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WP Mail Logging vs Email Address Encoder (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

WP Mail Logging

WP Mail Logging

4.7(352)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View WP Mail Logging
VS
Email Address Encoder

Email Address Encoder

4.2(160)

100K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 year ago
View Email Address Encoder

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 100K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Mail Logging has accumulated 4.4M+ total downloads while Email Address Encoder has 1.6M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5WP Mail Logging
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Email Address Encoder4.2/5
Total Reviews
352WP Mail Logging
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Email Address Encoder160
Active Installs
300K+WP Mail Logging
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Email Address Encoder100K+
Total Downloads
4.4M+WP Mail Logging
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Email Address Encoder1.6M+
Support Resolution
50%WP Mail Logging
Email Address EncoderN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoWP Mail Logging
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Email Address Encoder1 year ago
First Released
2014WP Mail Logging
Email Address Encoder2011
Age
12 yearsWP Mail Logging
Email Address Encoder15 years
WP Requires
5.3+WP Mail Logging
Email Address Encoder2.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Mail Logging
Email Address Encoder5.3+
Business Model
FreeWP Mail Logging
Email Address EncoderFree + Premium
Latest Version
1.16.0WP Mail Logging
Email Address Encoder1.0.24

Rating Breakdown

WP Mail Logging

4.7/5(352 reviews)
5
91%
4
3%
3
0%
2
1%
1
6%

Email Address Encoder

4.2/5(160 reviews)
5
74%
4
4%
3
2%
2
4%
1
16%

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!

Email Address Encoder Reviews

by Ericmuc

No answer

No answer from the author on several emails regarding my bought licenses. I had the idea to buy more licenses, but without any response this plugin is dead.

by ianstudio

Do not understand the naming convention between pro and free

I do not understand the naming convention between pro and freeHard to understand if it is being maintained with as much vigor as the free version.. why is pro/paid at v 0.3.11. Why would’t the deve

by treierp

Eigentlich eine Frechheit!

Habe das Plugin in der Pro Version gekauft. Nach einiger Zeit läuft nur noch die gratis Version. Grund: Meine Lizenz wird offenbar irgendwo sonst verwendet!?Nachfrage beim Support: KEINE ANTWORT!Frech

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Mail Logging or Email Address Encoder more popular?
WP Mail Logging has 300K+ active installations while Email Address Encoder has 100K+. WP Mail Logging is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Mail Logging or Email Address Encoder?
WP Mail Logging has a 4.7/5 rating from 352 reviews, while Email Address Encoder has a 4.2/5 rating from 160 reviews.
Are WP Mail Logging and Email Address Encoder free?
WP Mail Logging is free and Email Address Encoder is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Mail Logging or Email Address Encoder?
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 Email Address Encoder was last updated 1 year ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.