DecaLog vs Error Log Monitor
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Error Log Monitor leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,275, ahead of DecaLog at #5,297. Over the last 7 days Error Log Monitor climbed 2 places and DecaLog climbed 19 places. Error Log Monitor has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 20K+ active installs against 1K+ for DecaLog. Downloads this week: Error Log Monitor 10,820 and DecaLog 209. Ratings: DecaLog 4.8★ from 8 and Error Log Monitor 4.3★ from 48 reviews.
| Metric | DecaLog | Error Log Monitor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,297 ▲ 19 | #1,275 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 209 | 10,820 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (8) | 4.3★ (48) |
| Last updated | Aug 18, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Current version | 4.7.1 | 1.7.13 |
| Best rank on record | #5,296 | #1,270 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2019 | Jul 2012 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, DecaLog or Error Log Monitor?
By active installs, Error Log Monitor: 20K+ sites run it against 1K+ for DecaLog, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, DecaLog or Error Log Monitor?
Error Log Monitor, at #1,275 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with DecaLog at #5,297. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are DecaLog or Error Log Monitor alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.