WP Activity Log (formerly known as WP Security Audit Log) is a comprehensive WordPress plugin for tracking and recording user and system activity on your website. It creates a detailed audit trail of everything that happens in your WordPress dashboard, helping administrators improve security, troubleshooting, user accountability, and compliance by giving visibility into who did what, when, and how. WordPress.org English (Canada) +1
What It Does
WP Activity Log continuously logs real-time user activity and system changes in WordPress, making it invaluable for:
- Security monitoring: Detect suspicious behavior or unauthorized changes early. WP Engine
- User accountability: See who logged in, who edited content, and who changed settings. Barn2 Plugins
- Troubleshooting: Pinpoint the exact sequence of events before an issue occurred. WP Engine
- Compliance & audit reporting: Generate logs for regulatory needs or internal reviews. WP Engine
The plugin logs hundreds of different events, including content changes, plugin/theme installations and activation, user management (login, logout, registrations), failed login attempts, and more — down to who changed a post or setting and when. Barn2 Plugins
Key Features
Real-Time Activity Monitoring
Track changes as they happen on your site for both administrators and users. This includes content edits, configuration changes, and login events.
Detailed Audit Log
Each logged event shows the user, action, date/time, and related details so you know exactly what occurred.
Search & Filters
Easily search and filter logs by user, action type, or date to find specific events quickly (in free or premium versions). Barn2 Plugins
Optional Alerts (Premium)
Send email or SMS notifications for selected critical events — useful for security-responsive sites. WordPress.org English (Canada)
Reports & Exports (Premium)
Generate PDF/CSV activity reports for compliance or administrative review. WordPress.org English (Canada)
Multisite Support
Works with WordPress Multisite installations, allowing super admins to view logs across multiple sites. WordPress.org English (Canada)
Event Customization
You can enable or disable specific events to tailor what gets logged — from basic changes to fine-grained system actions. Barn2 Plugins
Why Use WP Activity Log
Boost Security Awareness: Quickly spot suspicious or unauthorized behavior — including unexpected logins or changes. WP Engine
Improve Accountability: Understand who did what, reducing guesswork and blaming during troubleshooting.
Compliance Ready: Useful for GDPR, PCI-DSS, and organizational audit requirements where detailed logs are needed. WP Engine
Content & Admin Oversight: Track editorial workflows, plugin/theme changes, and admin actions. Barn2 Plugins
Scalable: Works on simple blogs as well as complex multisite or eCommerce installations.
Official Download Link
Download WP Activity Log from the WordPress Plugin Repository:
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-security-audit-log/
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You can also install it directly via your WordPress dashboard:
- Go to Plugins → Add New
- Search for “WP Activity Log”
- Click Install Now → Activate
Installation & Setup (Quick Guide)
Install & Activate: As described above. WordPress.org English (Canada)
Access the Log Viewer: Navigate to WP Activity Log → Log Viewer in your dashboard to see logged events. WPBeginner
Configure Events: Adjust which actions are logged via Enable/Disable Events. WPBeginner
Set Alerts/Reports (Optional): In premium versions, configure notifications and scheduled reports.