Comment Email Reply vs Decode Reply Tool (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, Decode Reply Tool has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Comment Email Reply leads in active installations (600 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Comment Email Reply has accumulated 10K+ total downloads while Decode Reply Tool has 3.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Comment Email Reply | Decode Reply Tool | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 15 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 10K+ | ◄ | 3.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2013 | |
| Age | 13 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 2.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.4 | 1.1.9 |
Rating
4.5/5Comment Email Reply
►Decode Reply Tool5/5
Total Reviews
15Comment Email Reply
◄Decode Reply Tool1
Active Installs
600Comment Email Reply
◄Decode Reply Tool10
Total Downloads
10K+Comment Email Reply
◄Decode Reply Tool3.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AComment Email Reply
Decode Reply ToolN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoComment Email Reply
◄Decode Reply Tool11 years ago
First Released
2013Comment Email Reply
Decode Reply Tool2013
Age
13 yearsComment Email Reply
Decode Reply Tool13 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Comment Email Reply
Decode Reply Tool2.7+
PHP Requires
false+Comment Email Reply
Decode Reply Toolfalse+
Business Model
FreeComment Email Reply
Decode Reply ToolFree
Latest Version
1.0.4Comment Email Reply
Decode Reply Tool1.1.9
Rating Breakdown
Comment Email Reply
4.5/5(15 reviews)
5
80%
4
7%
3
7%
2
0%
1
7%
Decode Reply Tool
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Comment Email Reply or Decode Reply Tool more popular?
Comment Email Reply has 600 active installations while Decode Reply Tool has 10. Comment Email Reply is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Comment Email Reply or Decode Reply Tool?
Comment Email Reply has a 4.5/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Decode Reply Tool has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Comment Email Reply and Decode Reply Tool free?
Comment Email Reply is free and Decode Reply Tool is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Comment Email Reply or Decode Reply Tool?
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?
Comment Email Reply was last updated 11 years ago and Decode Reply Tool was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.