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Email Address Encoder vs Robots.txt rewrite (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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Robots.txt rewrite

Robots.txt rewrite

5(2)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Robots.txt rewrite

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Robots.txt rewrite has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Email Address Encoder leads in active installations (100K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Email Address Encoder has accumulated 1.6M+ total downloads while Robots.txt rewrite has 35K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Email Address Encoder
►
Robots.txt rewrite5/5
Total Reviews
160Email Address Encoder
◄
Robots.txt rewrite2
Active Installs
100K+Email Address Encoder
◄
Robots.txt rewrite1.0K+
Total Downloads
1.6M+Email Address Encoder
◄
Robots.txt rewrite35K+
Support Resolution
N/AEmail Address Encoder
Robots.txt rewriteN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoEmail Address Encoder
◄
Robots.txt rewrite8 years ago
First Released
2011Email Address Encoder
Robots.txt rewrite2016
Age
15 yearsEmail Address Encoder
Robots.txt rewrite10 years
WP Requires
2.0+Email Address Encoder
Robots.txt rewrite4.7+
PHP Requires
5.3+Email Address Encoder
Robots.txt rewritefalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumEmail Address Encoder
Robots.txt rewriteFree
Latest Version
1.0.24Email Address Encoder
Robots.txt rewrite1.6.1

Rating Breakdown

Email Address Encoder

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

Robots.txt rewrite

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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

Robots.txt rewrite Reviews

by jcarstens

second review

I like it too!

by Eugen Bobrowski

first review

I like my plugin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Email Address Encoder or Robots.txt rewrite more popular?
Email Address Encoder has 100K+ active installations while Robots.txt rewrite has 1.0K+. Email Address Encoder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Email Address Encoder or Robots.txt rewrite?
Email Address Encoder has a 4.2/5 rating from 160 reviews, while Robots.txt rewrite has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Email Address Encoder and Robots.txt rewrite free?
Email Address Encoder is free + premium and Robots.txt rewrite is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Email Address Encoder or Robots.txt rewrite?
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 Robots.txt rewrite was last updated 8 years ago.

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