Vibes vs Watchlog RUM (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, Vibes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Vibes has accumulated 17K+ total downloads while Watchlog RUM has 118.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Vibes | Watchlog RUM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 17K+ | ◄ | 118 |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2025 | |
| Age | 5 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 8.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.4.0 | 0.2.0 |
Rating
5/5Vibes
◄Watchlog RUMN/A
Total Reviews
2Vibes
◄Watchlog RUM0
Active Installs
400Vibes
◄Watchlog RUM0
Total Downloads
17K+Vibes
◄Watchlog RUM118
Support Resolution
0%Vibes
Watchlog RUMN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoVibes
◄Watchlog RUM3 months ago
First Released
2021Vibes
Watchlog RUM2025
Age
5 yearsVibes
Watchlog RUM1 year
WP Requires
6.4+Vibes
Watchlog RUM5.8+
PHP Requires
8.2+Vibes
Watchlog RUM7.4+
Business Model
FreeVibes
Watchlog RUMFree
Latest Version
2.4.0Vibes
Watchlog RUM0.2.0
Rating Breakdown
Vibes
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Watchlog RUM
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vibes or Watchlog RUM more popular?
Vibes has 400 active installations while Watchlog RUM has 0. Vibes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Vibes or Watchlog RUM?
Vibes has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Watchlog RUM has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Vibes and Watchlog RUM free?
Vibes is free and Watchlog RUM is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Vibes or Watchlog RUM?
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?
Vibes was last updated 2 weeks ago and Watchlog RUM was last updated 3 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.