WP Activity Log vs Better Revisions (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Activity Log has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 478 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Activity Log has accumulated 8.7M+ total downloads while Better Revisions has 8.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Activity Log | Better Revisions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 478 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 90 |
| Total Downloads | 8.7M+ | ◄ | 8.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | 80% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 days ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2016 | |
| Age | 13 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.6.2 | 0.5 |
Rating
4.7/5WP Activity Log
◄Better Revisions4.5/5
Total Reviews
478WP Activity Log
◄Better Revisions2
Active Installs
300K+WP Activity Log
◄Better Revisions90
Total Downloads
8.7M+WP Activity Log
◄Better Revisions8.8K+
Support Resolution
80%WP Activity Log
Better RevisionsN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoWP Activity Log
◄Better Revisions2 years ago
First Released
2013WP Activity Log
Better Revisions2016
Age
13 yearsWP Activity Log
Better Revisions10 years
WP Requires
5.5+WP Activity Log
Better Revisions4.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Activity Log
Better Revisionsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Activity Log
Better RevisionsFree
Latest Version
5.6.2WP Activity Log
Better Revisions0.5
Rating Breakdown
WP Activity Log
4.7/5(478 reviews)
5
88%
4
2%
3
2%
2
2%
1
6%
Better Revisions
4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Activity Log Reviews
by ikoberg
Useful plugin with great support
Our team has used the plugin across several projects for a number of years. A useful utility with fantastic support. Recommended.
by giugent
Great plugin and excellent support
Quick answer and very accurate.
by bru09
Very good and efficient support
Quick answer and very accurate.Thanks for this useful plugin …
Better Revisions Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Activity Log or Better Revisions more popular?
WP Activity Log has 300K+ active installations while Better Revisions has 90. WP Activity Log is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Activity Log or Better Revisions?
WP Activity Log has a 4.7/5 rating from 478 reviews, while Better Revisions has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP Activity Log and Better Revisions free?
WP Activity Log is free and Better Revisions is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Activity Log or Better Revisions?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WP Activity Log was last updated 4 days ago and Better Revisions was last updated 2 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.