WP Mail Logging vs Comment Link Manager (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, Comment Link Manager has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while WP Mail Logging leads in active installations (300K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Mail Logging has accumulated 4.4M+ total downloads while Comment Link Manager has 4.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Mail Logging | Comment Link Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 352 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.4M+ | ◄ | 4.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Age | 12 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.16.0 | 1.1 |
Rating
4.7/5WP Mail Logging
►Comment Link Manager5/5
Total Reviews
352WP Mail Logging
◄Comment Link Manager2
Active Installs
300K+WP Mail Logging
◄Comment Link Manager10
Total Downloads
4.4M+WP Mail Logging
◄Comment Link Manager4.9K+
Support Resolution
50%WP Mail Logging
Comment Link ManagerN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoWP Mail Logging
◄Comment Link Manager14 years ago
First Released
2014WP Mail Logging
Comment Link Manager2009
Age
12 yearsWP Mail Logging
Comment Link Manager17 years
WP Requires
5.3+WP Mail Logging
Comment Link Manager2.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Mail Logging
Comment Link Managerfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Mail Logging
Comment Link ManagerFree
Latest Version
1.16.0WP Mail Logging
Comment Link Manager1.1
Rating Breakdown
WP Mail Logging
4.7/5(352 reviews)
5
91%
4
3%
3
0%
2
1%
1
6%
Comment Link Manager
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Mail Logging Reviews
by jb7584
so perfect!
work as waiting!
by suds2
great free logger
great free logger with lots of details
by Suzy Collins
Great!
Simple to use and does exactly what I need, great!
Comment Link Manager Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Mail Logging or Comment Link Manager more popular?
WP Mail Logging has 300K+ active installations while Comment Link Manager has 10. WP Mail Logging is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Mail Logging or Comment Link Manager?
WP Mail Logging has a 4.7/5 rating from 352 reviews, while Comment Link Manager has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP Mail Logging and Comment Link Manager free?
WP Mail Logging is free and Comment Link Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Mail Logging or Comment Link Manager?
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 Mail Logging was last updated 1 month ago and Comment Link Manager was last updated 14 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.