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PHP Compatibility Checker vs Error Log Monitor (2026)

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

PHP Compatibility Checker

PHP Compatibility Checker

2.7(131)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Error Log Monitor

Error Log Monitor

4.3(48)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 months ago
View Error Log Monitor

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Error Log Monitor has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 48 reviews) while PHP Compatibility Checker leads in active installations (200K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PHP Compatibility Checker has accumulated 3.0M+ total downloads while Error Log Monitor has 632K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.7/5PHP Compatibility Checker
►
Error Log Monitor4.3/5
Total Reviews
131PHP Compatibility Checker
◄
Error Log Monitor48
Active Installs
200K+PHP Compatibility Checker
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Error Log Monitor20K+
Total Downloads
3.0M+PHP Compatibility Checker
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Error Log Monitor632K+
Support Resolution
0%PHP Compatibility Checker
Error Log MonitorN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoPHP Compatibility Checker
►
Error Log Monitor6 months ago
First Released
2016PHP Compatibility Checker
Error Log Monitor2012
Age
10 yearsPHP Compatibility Checker
Error Log Monitor14 years
WP Requires
5.6+PHP Compatibility Checker
Error Log Monitor4.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+PHP Compatibility Checker
Error Log Monitor7.4+
Business Model
FreePHP Compatibility Checker
Error Log MonitorFree
Latest Version
1.6.3PHP Compatibility Checker
Error Log Monitor1.7.12

Rating Breakdown

PHP Compatibility Checker

2.7/5(131 reviews)
5
35%
4
5%
3
2%
2
8%
1
50%

Error Log Monitor

4.3/5(48 reviews)
5
77%
4
2%
3
8%
2
2%
1
10%

Recent Reviews

PHP Compatibility Checker Reviews

by manare

Con WP5.1 y PHP7.4, falla

Ell plugin no muestra versiones ni escanea

by cweb

Why is this recommended by WordPress?

Over the years, I have tried to be careful to not install programs that are not kept up to date. Yet, WordPress suggest that we install this outdated app that has not been updated for over 2 years. Ma

by aodigitalau

Ironically not compatible with the latest PHP

Either update the plugin or take it down.

Error Log Monitor Reviews

by martin94

Good enough

Pretty good but why did you make it a widget ? It’s very unpractical

by Mark C

need to update for wordpress 6.7

unable to find the admin list of the php error. quite confusing where to locate this. not sure if this related to the wordpress latest version

by Barry Brunning

Extracts valuable information from the morass of log messages

With powerful options like ignore or fixed to filter messages one can focus on what needs attention. The PRO version summary is very helpful. A suggested enhancement to make the monitor more reada

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PHP Compatibility Checker or Error Log Monitor more popular?
PHP Compatibility Checker has 200K+ active installations while Error Log Monitor has 20K+. PHP Compatibility Checker is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PHP Compatibility Checker or Error Log Monitor?
PHP Compatibility Checker has a 2.7/5 rating from 131 reviews, while Error Log Monitor has a 4.3/5 rating from 48 reviews.
Are PHP Compatibility Checker and Error Log Monitor free?
PHP Compatibility Checker is free and Error Log Monitor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PHP Compatibility Checker or Error Log Monitor?
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?
PHP Compatibility Checker was last updated 2 years ago and Error Log Monitor was last updated 6 months ago.

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