Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing… vs Update History Panel (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing…
4.8(283)
100K+ active installs
Free
Updated Yesterday
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing… has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 283 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing… has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while Update History Panel has 342.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing… | Update History Panel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 283 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 2.6M+ | ◄ | 342 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | Yesterday | ◄ | 2 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2026 | |
| Age | 16 years | 3 months | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.13 | 1.1.2 |
Rating
4.8/5Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing…
◄Update History PanelN/A
Total Reviews
283Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing…
◄Update History Panel0
Active Installs
100K+Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing…
◄Update History Panel100
Total Downloads
2.6M+Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing…
◄Update History Panel342
Support Resolution
N/ACheck & Log Email – Easy Email Testing…
Update History PanelN/A
Last Updated
YesterdayCheck & Log Email – Easy Email Testing…
◄Update History Panel2 weeks ago
First Released
2010Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing…
Update History Panel2026
Age
16 yearsCheck & Log Email – Easy Email Testing…
Update History Panel3 months
WP Requires
5.0+Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing…
Update History Panel5.3+
PHP Requires
5.6+Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing…
Update History Panel7.4+
Business Model
FreeCheck & Log Email – Easy Email Testing…
Update History PanelFree
Latest Version
2.0.13Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing…
Update History Panel1.1.2
Rating Breakdown
Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing…
4.8/5(283 reviews)
5
93%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
3%
Update History Panel
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing… Reviews
by mersatech
Works as it is supposed to
The plug-in is a good, free alternative to similar plug-ins with the same features but at a paid price. Thank you!
by MarcelFaber2015
Check & Log Email
Works great!
by cameronwp
Works great, easy to use.
So far I’ve used the Email logs and Email testing parts of this plugin and they’ve been very useful.
Update History Panel Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing… or Update History Panel more popular?
Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing… has 100K+ active installations while Update History Panel has 100. Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing… or Update History Panel?
Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing… has a 4.8/5 rating from 283 reviews, while Update History Panel has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing… and Update History Panel free?
Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing… is free and Update History Panel is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing… or Update History Panel?
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?
Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing… was last updated Yesterday and Update History Panel was last updated 2 weeks ago.
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