Proofreading vs Revision History (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Proofreading has a higher user rating (4/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Proofreading has accumulated 12K+ total downloads while Revision History has 2.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Proofreading | Revision History | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 5.0K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 12K+ | ◄ | 2.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 16 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2009 | |
| Age | 8 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 2.8.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.2 | 0.9.1 |
Rating Breakdown
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Recent Reviews
Proofreading Reviews
DId not work with Elementor or latest WordPress
there is no documentation on how to make this work I finally found out you need to edit a page with WordPress Then there is an Analyze button I got message “Generic Error” So it did not w
Not compatible with gutenberg
WordPress evolved but the plugin didn’t. Is unbelievable that a wordpress plugin won’t support gutenberg in 2023
A very useful tool
The plugin is very useful. After errors in operation, a contact with author it was fastly and solved my doubts, following the spirit of FOSS. Long life to Proofreading!
Revision History Reviews
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