WP Mail Logging vs WP Firewall (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, WP Mail Logging has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 352 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Mail Logging has accumulated 4.4M+ total downloads while WP Firewall has 2.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Mail Logging | WP Firewall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 352 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 4.4M+ | ◄ | 2.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2019 | |
| Age | 12 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.16.0 | 2.1.2 |
Rating
4.7/5WP Mail Logging
◄WP FirewallN/A
Total Reviews
352WP Mail Logging
◄WP Firewall0
Active Installs
300K+WP Mail Logging
◄WP Firewall40
Total Downloads
4.4M+WP Mail Logging
◄WP Firewall2.6K+
Support Resolution
50%WP Mail Logging
WP FirewallN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoWP Mail Logging
◄WP Firewall5 years ago
First Released
2014WP Mail Logging
WP Firewall2019
Age
12 yearsWP Mail Logging
WP Firewall7 years
WP Requires
5.3+WP Mail Logging
WP Firewall4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Mail Logging
WP Firewall5.6+
Business Model
FreeWP Mail Logging
WP FirewallFree
Latest Version
1.16.0WP Mail Logging
WP Firewall2.1.2
Rating Breakdown
WP Mail Logging
4.7/5(352 reviews)
5
91%
4
3%
3
0%
2
1%
1
6%
WP Firewall
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Mail Logging Reviews
by jb7584
so perfect!
work as waiting!
by suds2
great free logger
great free logger with lots of details
by Suzy Collins
Great!
Simple to use and does exactly what I need, great!
WP Firewall Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Mail Logging or WP Firewall more popular?
WP Mail Logging has 300K+ active installations while WP Firewall has 40. WP Mail Logging is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Mail Logging or WP Firewall?
WP Mail Logging has a 4.7/5 rating from 352 reviews, while WP Firewall has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Mail Logging and WP Firewall free?
WP Mail Logging is free and WP Firewall is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Mail Logging or WP Firewall?
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 Logging was last updated 1 month ago and WP Firewall was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.