WP Mail Log vs Simple Log Viewer (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, Simple Log Viewer has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while WP Mail Log leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Mail Log has accumulated 119K+ total downloads while Simple Log Viewer has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Mail Log | Simple Log Viewer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 64 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 119K+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 10 months ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2024 | |
| Age | 17 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 5.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.4 | 1.0.4 |
Rating
4.9/5WP Mail Log
►Simple Log Viewer5/5
Total Reviews
64WP Mail Log
◄Simple Log Viewer2
Active Installs
10K+WP Mail Log
◄Simple Log Viewer10
Total Downloads
119K+WP Mail Log
◄Simple Log Viewer1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Mail Log
Simple Log ViewerN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWP Mail Log
►Simple Log Viewer10 months ago
First Released
2009WP Mail Log
Simple Log Viewer2024
Age
17 yearsWP Mail Log
Simple Log Viewer2 years
WP Requires
6.0+WP Mail Log
Simple Log Viewer5.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Mail Log
Simple Log Viewer7.4+
Business Model
FreeWP Mail Log
Simple Log ViewerFree
Latest Version
1.1.4WP Mail Log
Simple Log Viewer1.0.4
Rating Breakdown
WP Mail Log
4.9/5(64 reviews)
5
94%
4
3%
3
0%
2
2%
1
2%
Simple Log Viewer
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Mail Log Reviews
by Saiful Alam
Great plugin!
This plugin saves me a lot of time. Very helpful for tracking and troubleshooting email issues in WordPress. Highly recommended!
by Shafayat Hossain
Loved the plugin – it just save my time a lot
Can’t thank you enough for this plugin, much more appreciated. keep the good work.
by desaraehellein
Great plugin
works well
Simple Log Viewer Reviews
No reviews yet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Mail Log or Simple Log Viewer more popular?
WP Mail Log has 10K+ active installations while Simple Log Viewer has 10. WP Mail Log is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Mail Log or Simple Log Viewer?
WP Mail Log has a 4.9/5 rating from 64 reviews, while Simple Log Viewer has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP Mail Log and Simple Log Viewer free?
WP Mail Log is free and Simple Log Viewer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Mail Log or Simple Log Viewer?
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?
WP Mail Log was last updated 1 year ago and Simple Log Viewer was last updated 10 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.