WP Mail Logging vs Fancy Captcha (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, Fancy Captcha has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while WP Mail Logging leads in active installations (300K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Mail Logging has accumulated 4.4M+ total downloads while Fancy Captcha has 6.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Mail Logging | Fancy Captcha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 352 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 4.4M+ | ◄ | 6.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Age | 12 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 2.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.16.0 | 1.5.2 |
Rating
4.7/5WP Mail Logging
►Fancy Captcha5/5
Total Reviews
352WP Mail Logging
◄Fancy Captcha1
Active Installs
300K+WP Mail Logging
◄Fancy Captcha20
Total Downloads
4.4M+WP Mail Logging
◄Fancy Captcha6.8K+
Support Resolution
50%WP Mail Logging
Fancy CaptchaN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoWP Mail Logging
◄Fancy Captcha13 years ago
First Released
2014WP Mail Logging
Fancy Captcha2012
Age
12 yearsWP Mail Logging
Fancy Captcha14 years
WP Requires
5.3+WP Mail Logging
Fancy Captcha2.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Mail Logging
Fancy Captchafalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Mail Logging
Fancy CaptchaFree
Latest Version
1.16.0WP Mail Logging
Fancy Captcha1.5.2
Rating Breakdown
WP Mail Logging
4.7/5(352 reviews)
5
91%
4
3%
3
0%
2
1%
1
6%
Fancy Captcha
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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!
Fancy Captcha Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Mail Logging or Fancy Captcha more popular?
WP Mail Logging has 300K+ active installations while Fancy Captcha has 20. WP Mail Logging is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Mail Logging or Fancy Captcha?
WP Mail Logging has a 4.7/5 rating from 352 reviews, while Fancy Captcha has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP Mail Logging and Fancy Captcha free?
WP Mail Logging is free and Fancy Captcha is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Mail Logging or Fancy Captcha?
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 Fancy Captcha was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.