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Email Address Encoder vs Image Watermark (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Email Address Encoder

Email Address Encoder

4.2(160)

100K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 year ago
View Email Address Encoder
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Image Watermark

Image Watermark

4.1(259)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View Image Watermark

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Email Address Encoder has a higher user rating (4.2/5 from 160 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 40K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Email Address Encoder has accumulated 1.6M+ total downloads while Image Watermark has 1.1M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Email Address Encoder
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Image Watermark4.1/5
Total Reviews
160Email Address Encoder
►
Image Watermark259
Active Installs
100K+Email Address Encoder
◄
Image Watermark40K+
Total Downloads
1.6M+Email Address Encoder
◄
Image Watermark1.1M+
Support Resolution
N/AEmail Address Encoder
Image Watermark50%
Last Updated
1 year agoEmail Address Encoder
►
Image Watermark3 weeks ago
First Released
2011Email Address Encoder
Image Watermark2013
Age
15 yearsEmail Address Encoder
Image Watermark13 years
WP Requires
2.0+Email Address Encoder
Image Watermark6.0+
PHP Requires
5.3+Email Address Encoder
Image Watermark7.0+
Business Model
Free + PremiumEmail Address Encoder
Image WatermarkFree
Latest Version
1.0.24Email Address Encoder
Image Watermark2.0.9

Rating Breakdown

Email Address Encoder

4.2/5(160 reviews)
5
74%
4
4%
3
2%
2
4%
1
16%

Image Watermark

4.1/5(259 reviews)
5
73%
4
3%
3
5%
2
3%
1
16%

Recent Reviews

Email Address Encoder Reviews

by Ericmuc

No answer

No answer from the author on several emails regarding my bought licenses. I had the idea to buy more licenses, but without any response this plugin is dead.

by ianstudio

Do not understand the naming convention between pro and free

I do not understand the naming convention between pro and freeHard to understand if it is being maintained with as much vigor as the free version.. why is pro/paid at v 0.3.11. Why would’t the deve

by treierp

Eigentlich eine Frechheit!

Habe das Plugin in der Pro Version gekauft. Nach einiger Zeit läuft nur noch die gratis Version. Grund: Meine Lizenz wird offenbar irgendwo sonst verwendet!?Nachfrage beim Support: KEINE ANTWORT!Frech

Image Watermark Reviews

by Alexander

It’s works and very helpful

Unfortunately, the watermark does not appear on all images. It depends on the image size.

by sigmas55

Great and simple

Great and simple

by newgeek56

Great Plugin!

This is a great plugin! Love it. Saves me work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Email Address Encoder or Image Watermark more popular?
Email Address Encoder has 100K+ active installations while Image Watermark has 40K+. Email Address Encoder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Email Address Encoder or Image Watermark?
Email Address Encoder has a 4.2/5 rating from 160 reviews, while Image Watermark has a 4.1/5 rating from 259 reviews.
Are Email Address Encoder and Image Watermark free?
Email Address Encoder is free + premium and Image Watermark is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Email Address Encoder or Image Watermark?
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?
Email Address Encoder was last updated 1 year ago and Image Watermark was last updated 3 weeks ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.