Log Emails vs Custom Logs (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, Log Emails has a higher user rating (5/5 from 11 reviews) and leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Log Emails has accumulated 55K+ total downloads while Custom Logs has 453.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Log Emails | Custom Logs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 11 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 6.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 55K+ | ◄ | 453 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 10 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2025 | |
| Age | 12 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 4.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.0 | 1.1 |
Rating
5/5Log Emails
◄Custom LogsN/A
Total Reviews
11Log Emails
◄Custom Logs0
Active Installs
6.0K+Log Emails
◄Custom Logs10
Total Downloads
55K+Log Emails
◄Custom Logs453
Support Resolution
N/ALog Emails
Custom LogsN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoLog Emails
◄Custom Logs10 months ago
First Released
2014Log Emails
Custom Logs2025
Age
12 yearsLog Emails
Custom Logs1 year
WP Requires
4.0+Log Emails
Custom Logs4.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+Log Emails
Custom Logs7.4+
Business Model
FreeLog Emails
Custom LogsFree
Latest Version
1.5.0Log Emails
Custom Logs1.1
Rating Breakdown
Log Emails
5/5(11 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Custom Logs
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Log Emails Reviews
by Anonymous User 652281
Faith restored!
Thank you so much. At last a simple, lightweight plugin that works! No upselling or additional frameworks. And it adds itself discretely and sensibly in the WP menu system. This topic was modi
by Boat
Really great plugin!
Great feature for free, why not to get another 5 stars Thanks!
by rvnd
Simple is good
no premium features, just great community spirit. thanks dev.
Custom Logs Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Log Emails or Custom Logs more popular?
Log Emails has 6.0K+ active installations while Custom Logs has 10. Log Emails is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Log Emails or Custom Logs?
Log Emails has a 5/5 rating from 11 reviews, while Custom Logs has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Log Emails and Custom Logs free?
Log Emails is free and Custom Logs is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Log Emails or Custom Logs?
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?
Log Emails was last updated 3 months ago and Custom Logs was last updated 10 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.