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Stream vs Log Emails (2026)

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

Stream

Stream

4.3(76)

80K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Log Emails

Log Emails

5(11)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Log Emails has a higher user rating (5/5 from 11 reviews) while Stream leads in active installations (80K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Stream has accumulated 2.2M+ total downloads while Log Emails has 55K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Stream
►
Log Emails5/5
Total Reviews
76Stream
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Log Emails11
Active Installs
80K+Stream
◄
Log Emails6.0K+
Total Downloads
2.2M+Stream
◄
Log Emails55K+
Support Resolution
0%Stream
Log EmailsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoStream
◄
Log Emails3 months ago
First Released
2013Stream
Log Emails2014
Age
13 yearsStream
Log Emails12 years
WP Requires
4.6+Stream
Log Emails4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Stream
Log Emails7.4+
Business Model
FreeStream
Log EmailsFree
Latest Version
4.1.2Stream
Log Emails1.5.0

Rating Breakdown

Stream

4.3/5(76 reviews)
5
75%
4
9%
3
0%
2
3%
1
13%

Log Emails

5/5(11 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Stream Reviews

by Martin Sauter

Integration of logging and notification makes a lot of sense

Helpful and nicely done. Especially the integration of logging and notification features makes a lot of sense and sets this plugin apart from others. On the other hand: The information provided in

by jaybharatjay

FILTER_SANITIZE_STRING

getting error Constant WP_Stream\FILTER_SANITIZE_STRING is deprecated in

by Dimitrios

Great plugin!

This is a great plugin that records almost everything except the video plays of my revolution video player WordPress plugin. I wish it could record when a user plays a video and when he stops on one.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stream or Log Emails more popular?
Stream has 80K+ active installations while Log Emails has 6.0K+. Stream is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Stream or Log Emails?
Stream has a 4.3/5 rating from 76 reviews, while Log Emails has a 5/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Stream and Log Emails free?
Stream is free and Log Emails is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Stream or Log Emails?
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?
Stream was last updated 1 month ago and Log Emails was last updated 3 months ago.

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