Mouseflow for WordPress vs Pen (2026)

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

Mouseflow for WordPress

Mouseflow for WordPress

3.8(6)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Pen

Pen

5(6)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
View Pen

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Pen has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while Mouseflow for WordPress leads in active installations (7.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Mouseflow for WordPress has accumulated 89K+ total downloads while Pen has 68K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5Mouseflow for WordPress
Pen5/5
Total Reviews
6Mouseflow for WordPress
Pen6
Active Installs
7.0K+Mouseflow for WordPress
Pen2.0K+
Total Downloads
89K+Mouseflow for WordPress
Pen68K+
Support Resolution
N/AMouseflow for WordPress
PenN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoMouseflow for WordPress
Pen8 months ago
First Released
2011Mouseflow for WordPress
Pen2019
Age
15 yearsMouseflow for WordPress
Pen7 years
WP Requires
4.5.0+Mouseflow for WordPress
Pen4.8+
PHP Requires
false+Mouseflow for WordPress
Pen5.6+
Business Model
FreeMouseflow for WordPress
PenFree
Latest Version
5.1.3Mouseflow for WordPress
Pen1.1.7

Rating Breakdown

Mouseflow for WordPress

3.8/5(6 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
17%
1
17%

Pen

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Mouseflow for WordPress Reviews

by hannajaeger

Easy to use plugin, for a tool that also offers a free plan

It was super easy to install and use. mouseflow is showing session recordings, heatmaps and much more, and unlike other tools – offer a free plan too!

by js999

Valuable insights and detailed analytics

For smaller websites I use Mouseflow on the free plan, and get so much more insights into what UX improvements to do than simpler analytics tools. For commercial sites, the advanced analytics with hea

by jessfrandsensatagodk

The best tool for website conversion

Great tool to track and understand how my websites is working, and why visitors are not converting. Mouseflow records all visitors and allows me to replay full sessions. From the recorded data, I am a

Pen Reviews

by aboumosayyeb

حرف نداری

هر چی بگم کمه

by chiachatter

Solved a BIG Problem!

When I first was setting up my website I was so confused by themes and codes and how-to videos and articles, I finally gave up for a couple of weeks in sheer frustration. Then I decided to try again,

by Alan Kabeš

Perfect theme and incredible helpdesk support!!! I’m really happy!

If you want the best service, so try this! Really great Plugin with many color combinations and font settings. And if you don’t have enough, you can set everything according to your wishes! And if you

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mouseflow for WordPress or Pen more popular?
Mouseflow for WordPress has 7.0K+ active installations while Pen has 2.0K+. Mouseflow for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Mouseflow for WordPress or Pen?
Mouseflow for WordPress has a 3.8/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Pen has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Mouseflow for WordPress and Pen free?
Mouseflow for WordPress is free and Pen is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Mouseflow for WordPress or Pen?
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?
Mouseflow for WordPress was last updated 2 years ago and Pen was last updated 8 months ago.

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