Head-to-head · October 2026
Stream vs WhoChanged
Stream comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against WhoChanged.
Stream – Activity Log & Audit Trail
Stream is a complete activity log and audit trail for your WordPress site: see what changed, who changed it…
WhoChanged – Admin Activity & Audit Log
Plugin URL: https://douple.net/whochanged/ Docs: https://douple.net/whochanged/docs.html Demo…
| Metric | Stream | WhoChanged |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 70K+ | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 46.1K | 64 |
| Download trend | -37.4% | -44.3% |
| Rating | 4.3/5 | — |
| Reviews | 76 | 0 |
| Health score | 68/100 | 60/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.7 | WP 7.1.3 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Dec 2013 | Aug 2026 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
StreamWhoChanged
Choose Stream if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- Proven at scale on 70K+ active sites
Choose WhoChanged if…
You care most about last updated and tested up to.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Both compete in: Activity Log audit log security
FAQ
Stream vs WhoChanged: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
Which is better, Stream or WhoChanged?
Stream comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against WhoChanged. Choose Stream if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose WhoChanged if you care most about last updated and tested up to.
Is Stream more popular than WhoChanged?
Stream is the more popular of the two with 70K+ active installs, compared with <10 for WhoChanged.
Can I use Stream and WhoChanged together?
Both plugins cover Activity Log, audit log and security, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are Stream and WhoChanged free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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