Email Address Encoder vs WP-Copyright-Protection (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
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WP-Copyright-Protection

WP-Copyright-Protection

4.4(21)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View WP-Copyright-Protection

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP-Copyright-Protection has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 21 reviews) while Email Address Encoder leads in active installations (100K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Email Address Encoder has accumulated 1.6M+ total downloads while WP-Copyright-Protection has 177K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Email Address Encoder
WP-Copyright-Protection4.4/5
Total Reviews
160Email Address Encoder
WP-Copyright-Protection21
Active Installs
100K+Email Address Encoder
WP-Copyright-Protection6.0K+
Total Downloads
1.6M+Email Address Encoder
WP-Copyright-Protection177K+
Support Resolution
N/AEmail Address Encoder
WP-Copyright-ProtectionN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoEmail Address Encoder
WP-Copyright-Protection1 year ago
First Released
2011Email Address Encoder
WP-Copyright-Protection2011
Age
15 yearsEmail Address Encoder
WP-Copyright-Protection15 years
WP Requires
2.0+Email Address Encoder
WP-Copyright-Protection2.3+
PHP Requires
5.3+Email Address Encoder
WP-Copyright-Protectionfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumEmail Address Encoder
WP-Copyright-ProtectionFree
Latest Version
1.0.24Email Address Encoder
WP-Copyright-Protection1.9

Rating Breakdown

Email Address Encoder

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

WP-Copyright-Protection

4.4/5(21 reviews)
5
67%
4
14%
3
14%
2
0%
1
5%

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

WP-Copyright-Protection Reviews

by Pierluigi

Ver. 6.1.1 O.K.

Versione 6.1.1 funziona correttamente.

by iand0

Works great, easy to use and no setup needed

All you have to do is install the plugin, activate it, and you’re done! This plugin does exactly what I was looking for. 100% satisfied

by ragrant0

Warning: does not prevent taking screenshots

I installed and quickly tested this plugin. With the plugin activated and excluding no pages, I can still take screenshots using Ctl-Alt-PrtSc and paste the screenshot image into another program. So,

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Email Address Encoder or WP-Copyright-Protection more popular?
Email Address Encoder has 100K+ active installations while WP-Copyright-Protection has 6.0K+. Email Address Encoder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Email Address Encoder or WP-Copyright-Protection?
Email Address Encoder has a 4.2/5 rating from 160 reviews, while WP-Copyright-Protection has a 4.4/5 rating from 21 reviews.
Are Email Address Encoder and WP-Copyright-Protection free?
Email Address Encoder is free + premium and WP-Copyright-Protection is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Email Address Encoder or WP-Copyright-Protection?
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 WP-Copyright-Protection was last updated 1 year ago.

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