WordPress plugin comparison
SitePulse vs WebChange Detector
At a glance
- WebChange Detector has more active installs: 300+, against 100+ for SitePulse.
- On a typical day, WebChange Detector is downloaded about 27 times, SitePulse about 23.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- SitePulse was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Oct 15, 2026 for WebChange Detector.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WebChange Detector has been around longer: since 2020, against 2025 for SitePulse.
Line by line
WebChange Detector leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SitePulse |  WebChange Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,177 | #11,065 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 714 | 478 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.46 | ×0.59 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 25 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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