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Email Log

By WebFactory

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Email Log Review - In-Depth Analysis

Log and view all outgoing emails from WordPress. Useful for debugging email issues and auditing sent emails. Supports advanced actions with the PRO version.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.51/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 43+ reviews)

Active Installations

80,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

6.53 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Email Log is a WordPress plugin that allows you to easily log and view all emails that were sent from WordPress.

This would be very useful for debugging email related problems in your WordPress site or for storing sent emails for auditing purposes, especially on ecommerce sites that are setup with either WooCommerce or Easy Digital Downloads.

You can perform advanced actions like re-sending email, automatically forwarding emails, export logs and automatically monitor email deliverability with the PRO version.

Works with WordPress Multisite as well.

The logged emails will be stored in a separate table and can be viewed from the admin interface.

While viewing the logs, the emails can be filtered or sorted based on the date, email, subject etc.

In the admin interface, all the logged emails can be deleted in bulk or can also be selectively deleted based on date, email and subject.

If you want to automatically delete the email logs after some days upgrade to the PRO version.

Resend the email directly from the email log. You can modify the different fields of the email before resending it.

Get access to additional fields in the email log page with the PRO version, including From, CC, BCC, Reply To, and Attachment.

The PRO version allows you to send a copy of all the emails sent from WordPress to another email address, which can be extremely useful for debugging.

Export the email logs as a CSV file for further processing or record keeping.

You can find fully searchable documentation in the doc section of the Email Log website.

Comparing to Alternatives

Email Log is a straightforward plugin for tracking outgoing emails in WordPress. When compared to similar plugins, it offers basic logging features but lacks some advanced options found in competitors.

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Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Reliable email content logging
Widely used across multiple sites

Weaknesses

Requires Pro version to remove data from database
Lacks detailed header information in logs
Recent updates have caused compatibility issues
Developer support and website appear unreliable

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights both the plugin's effectiveness and its limitations, with mixed experiences regarding updates and support.

Positive highlights

'The plugin works very well.' – ambri
'Very good plugin. I'm using it on many sites.' – elnebuloso
'Useful for tracking if emails were sent, when, and to whom.' – Knut Sparhell

Common complaints

Pro license required to remove plugin data from database
Lack of detailed email header information
Recent updates causing plugin breakage
Developer website and support issues

Weaknesses

Plugin has not been updated recently
Compatibility problems after recent updates

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple and straightforward email logging solution without needing advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those who require detailed email header data, frequent updates, or reliable developer support may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

Basic email logging functionality that records email content and delivery status.

Pro version (29 - 99 USD / year)

Advanced features such as database cleanup options and enhanced logging capabilities.

Final Verdict

Email Log serves well as a basic email tracking tool for WordPress users who need simple logging without complexity.

However, its reliance on a Pro version for essential maintenance features and recent stability issues may deter users seeking a robust and fully supported solution.