Stream vs Safe Changes – Change Monitor (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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VS
Safe Changes – Change Monitor

Safe Changes – Change Monitor

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Stream has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 76 reviews) and leads in active installations (80K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Stream has accumulated 2.2M+ total downloads while Safe Changes – Change Monitor has 113.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Stream
Safe Changes – Change MonitorN/A
Total Reviews
76Stream
Safe Changes – Change Monitor0
Active Installs
80K+Stream
Safe Changes – Change Monitor0
Total Downloads
2.2M+Stream
Safe Changes – Change Monitor113
Support Resolution
0%Stream
Safe Changes – Change MonitorN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoStream
Safe Changes – Change Monitor3 months ago
First Released
2013Stream
Safe Changes – Change Monitor2025
Age
13 yearsStream
Safe Changes – Change Monitor1 year
WP Requires
4.6+Stream
Safe Changes – Change Monitor6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Stream
Safe Changes – Change Monitor7.4+
Business Model
FreeStream
Safe Changes – Change MonitorFree
Latest Version
4.1.2Stream
Safe Changes – Change Monitor1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Stream

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

Safe Changes – Change Monitor

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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.

Safe Changes – Change Monitor Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stream or Safe Changes – Change Monitor more popular?
Stream has 80K+ active installations while Safe Changes – Change Monitor has 0. Stream is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Stream or Safe Changes – Change Monitor?
Stream has a 4.3/5 rating from 76 reviews, while Safe Changes – Change Monitor has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Stream and Safe Changes – Change Monitor free?
Stream is free and Safe Changes – Change Monitor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Stream or Safe Changes – Change 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?
Stream was last updated 1 month ago and Safe Changes – Change Monitor was last updated 3 months ago.

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