WordPress plugin comparison
Simple History vs WP Log Action
At a glance
- Simple History has more active installs: 300K+, against 30+ for WP Log Action.
- On a typical day, Simple History is downloaded about 4,217 times, WP Log Action about 4.
- WP Log Action is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.9 from 493 reviews.
- Simple History was updated more recently: Oct 17, 2026, against May 6, 2025 for WP Log Action.
- Simple History is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for WP Log Action.
- Simple History has been around longer: since 2010, against 2016 for WP Log Action.
Line by line
Simple History leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple History |  WP Log Action |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #175 | #24,175 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 284.1K | 116 |
| Rating | 4.9(493) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 75% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.96 | ×0.10 |
| Last release | 23 days ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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