WP Mail Logging vs CommentRefs (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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Mail Logging has accumulated 4.4M+ total downloads while CommentRefs has 2.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Mail Logging | CommentRefs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 352 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 4.4M+ | ◄ | 2.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2018 | |
| Age | 12 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.16.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.7/5WP Mail Logging
◄CommentRefsN/A
Total Reviews
352WP Mail Logging
◄CommentRefs0
Active Installs
300K+WP Mail Logging
◄CommentRefs0
Total Downloads
4.4M+WP Mail Logging
◄CommentRefs2.8K+
Support Resolution
50%WP Mail Logging
CommentRefsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoWP Mail Logging
◄CommentRefs7 years ago
First Released
2014WP Mail Logging
CommentRefs2018
Age
12 yearsWP Mail Logging
CommentRefs8 years
WP Requires
5.3+WP Mail Logging
CommentRefs3.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Mail Logging
CommentRefsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Mail Logging
CommentRefsFree
Latest Version
1.16.0WP Mail Logging
CommentRefs1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Mail Logging
4.7/5(352 reviews)
5
91%
4
3%
3
0%
2
1%
1
6%
CommentRefs
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!
CommentRefs Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Mail Logging or CommentRefs more popular?
WP Mail Logging has 300K+ active installations while CommentRefs has 0. WP Mail Logging is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Mail Logging or CommentRefs?
WP Mail Logging has a 4.7/5 rating from 352 reviews, while CommentRefs has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Mail Logging and CommentRefs free?
WP Mail Logging is free and CommentRefs is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Mail Logging or CommentRefs?
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 CommentRefs was last updated 7 years ago.
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