Audit Trail vs Version Control for jQuery (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Version Control for jQuery
6.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Version Control for jQuery has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 7 reviews) while Audit Trail leads in active installations (10K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Audit Trail has accumulated 124K+ total downloads while Version Control for jQuery has 86K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Audit Trail | Version Control for jQuery | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.8/5 | ► | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ► | 7 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 124K+ | ◄ | 86K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2016 | |
| Age | 19 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.3+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3 | 4.0.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Audit Trail
Version Control for jQuery
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Audit Trail averaged approximately 8 daily downloads while Version Control for jQuery averaged 14.
Recent Reviews
Audit Trail Reviews
Simple and useful
As the title says: simple and useful.
ineffective plugin
Good idea, but all it shows is that a user saved a post. It does not say which page or what was changed.
Loading Issue
Author is using load_textdomain instead of load_plugin_textdomain function. This may break behavior of WordPress, because some filters and actions won’t be executed anymore.
Version Control for jQuery Reviews
Doesn’t apply to wp-admin
I needed to change jquery version in the backend (wp-admin). But aparently it only changes the version on the front end.
Good Temporary Solution.
Several fires put out thanks to this plugin. Thanks.
Saved The Day!
I inherited an older site with a theme that never got updated. Recently, some of the functions started to fail. (drop down navigation, in particular) After much searching, I thought about how the jQ
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