It is with great pleasure that we announce the latest release of WP Activity Log. The latest plugin version, 4.5.0, includes several essential changes and improvements. These changes aim to increase the stability of the plugin while increasing its efficiency for a smoother all-around experience.
Announcing WP Activity Log 4.5.0
WP Activity Log Milestone – 200,000 installs
This week WP Activity Log is celebrating a significant milestone – 200,000 active installs on some of the most amazing WordPress websites all around the world. The journey here has been challenging and fun, through which we have grown from being a one-man team with an idea and a purpose to a fully-fledged team with a portfolio of plugins behind our belt.
Inactive Users on WordPress
Once upon a time, they were active on your site, adding comments or buying products. Now, they’re nowhere to be found, clogging up your stats and creating a security risk. What’s the solution to this problem of inactive WordPress users? Is there some sort of logout plugin that gives them an auto logout? Can you send them a warning message with a countdown to kicking them out?
In this blog post for beginners, we define inactive WordPress users, explain the website application security risks and business implications, and suggest proactive measures you can take to eliminate some risks, reduce others and mitigate the potential harm to your organization.
Announcing WP Activity Log 4.4.3
A few days ago, we released updates for all WP Activity Log extensions in anticipation of a major WP Activity Log update coming our way. Today marks the release of the highly-anticipated update, and it’s packing a serious punch that increases the efficiency and user experience of WP Activity Log by leaps and bounds.
Black Friday offer on WP Activity Log 2022
WP Activity Log is the most comprehensive user and system activity log plugin available on the market. It supports several 3rd party plugins such as WooCommerce, Yoast and many others and also features integrations with Log Management Systems, Slack, and many others.
How to Conduct an Activity Log Analysis
What is an activity log analysis, why and how should you conduct one, and what tools can help you? This blog post answers these questions, and gives guidance on what to look out for in an activity log analysis, as well as providing best practice tips, and a tool recommendation.
New versions for all WP Activity Log extensions
The WP White Security Team has been hard at work preparing the next release of WP Activity Log. With many exciting changes in the pipeline, we can’t wait to unveil what we have been working on since the last update. Before we do, however, we had to undertake some housekeeping.
Hot off the developers’ desk: MemberPress Activity Log extension is now available
WP Activity Log is well known for its ever-expanding list of activities it can track and log. Thanks to plugin extensions, it also supports third-party plugins such as WooCommerce. These extensions have been a great success, extending the functionality of WP Activity Log to include some of the most popular plugins on the market. Today, we are proud to announce the 13th addition to the extension library – The WP Activity Log MemberPress extension.
How to add additional WooCommerce product metadata to the WordPress activity log
Those looking to extend this functionality to fit niche use cases or integrate custom processes can also make use of the plugin’s hooks. These hooks allow WP Activity Log to extend its functionality beyond what’s included in the box. Hooks can be used to keep track of virtually any change on your WordPress website. One notable example is WooCommerce users, who may need to track additional events and details related to their store.
Announcing WP Activity Log 4.4.2
We are thrilled to introduce the most recent WP Activity Log release. This version, which is already available, has several UX and functional upgrades for greater stability and performance in a variety of situations.
How to access the activity logs when you can’t login to WordPress
Not being able to log in to WordPress is perhaps one of the more frustrating issues – after all, how do you even start to troubleshoot if you can’t even log in? Fortunately, there are ways and means to start the troubleshooting process without ever logging into WordPress.
Announcing Activity log for WooCommerce 1.4.0
We have released the latest version of the extension Activity Log for WooCommerce. This update features several new additions, improvements, and fixes, but the highlight is the improved coverage of changes in WooCommerce orders.
March 2022 activity log extensions update
We are happy to announce new releases for a number of WordPress activity log extensions, which when installed alongside the WP Activity Log plugin you can keep a detailed log of settings and other changes that you and your team do in other plugins.
Out now: Activity Log for MainWP 2.0
Activity Log for MainWP is a great plugin for those looking to centralize their child sites’ activity logs for WordPress. It allows you to monitor activity logs of all the child sites from your MainWP dashboard.
The long-awaited WP Activity Log 4.4.0 update is here (and it’s a big one)
Over the past few months, the WP White Security team has been hard at work developing the next update of WP Activity Log. After several weeks of testing and customer feedback, we are proud to release it to the public.
How to configure Loggly mirroring for WordPress activity logs
WP Activity Log comes jam-packed with many great features, including mirroring logs to a Log Management System. Log Management Systems benefit owners and administrators managing multiple WordPress websites and complex environments.
WP Activity Log Update 4.3.4 – A taste of things to come
As many of us prepare to kick off the new year, having eaten our way through another holiday season that we hope was filled with the things you love, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the support you have shown us over the past year. From our end, we promise […]
Five must-have tools for 360 WordPress administration monitoring
One can very easily argue that for any WordPress website to be successful, it must deliver on three things – value, security, and experience. These three tenets are foundational blocks that any WordPress owner undoubtedly works on. Without either, a website is sure to meet its demise sooner or later. However, value, security, and user […]
Log Management Systems: What are they, and should you use one?
Logs have a reputation for being something that only someone with multiple computer degrees can read and use. While this may have been true in the past, developments in technology and usability have made logs an invaluable tool that anyone can use. From improving security and management of applications such as WordPress to increasing accountability […]
Announcing the activity log extension for TablePress
We’re excited to announce the release of the activity log extension for TablePress, a plugin for WordPress websites to create tables. This new addition to the WP Activity Log family allows plugin users to log TablePress activity, providing even more comprehensive insights into what is happening on their WordPress website. TablePress is an extremely popular […]
WP Activity Log 4.3.3: Enterprise-grade features & more in latest release
We are happy to announce the release of update 4.3.3 for WP Activity Log. This update adds new enterprise-grade features that are primarily aimed at customers running agencies and customers with many WordPress websites. Other new features included in this release focus on compliance and REST coverage. All of this, along with other exciting improvements […]
How to strengthen website security with a comprehensive monitoring strategy
As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, organizations big and small are placing a stronger emphasis on security. Increasingly, WordPress websites are coming under the spotlight due to their widespread usage by many modern businesses. Monitoring and tracking are two essential aspects of any security policy, with OWASP listing insufficient logging and monitoring as one of […]
Activity Log extensions for Yoast SEO, WooCommerce & WPForms updated
Today we are updating the three most popular activity log extensions. Even though mostly these are maintenance updates, we have also improved the coverage of Yoast SEO plugin settings changes and WooCommerce orders changes. Let’s dive right in to see what is new and improved in these updates. Activity Log for WooCommerce 1.2.3 With this […]
How to monitor WooCommerce product and store changes
WooCommerce-powered websites are hubs of activity where even a small, innocuous change can severely impact your business. Hence, it is crucial to keep a log of the changes you and your team make to the store, products, orders, and other essential variables that make your web store work. Keeping logs can help you improve user […]
Does the WordPress activity log affect the performance of my website?
Many WordPress website owners tend to be wary of installing any plugin that might affect the performance of their website. After all, a slow website can negatively affect visitor experience and SEO, among other things. Looking at the WordPress Activity Log plugin and whether it impacts performance, the short answer is that the plugin does […]
WP Activity Log 4.3.2: New external database module, plugin logging, and other exciting features
We’re happy to announce WP Activity Log’s latest update, version 4.3.2. Following our previous update, which was released back in May, we have sought to address bugs and issues while elevating your experience working with WP Activity Log. To this end, we are introducing valuable features to make your life easier and your WordPress website […]
How to record a history of failed login attempts on WordPress?
One of the most common methods that hackers use to gain access to a WordPress site is a brute force attack. Bots try multiple username and password combinations until one is successful. Invariably, this leads to many failed login attempts. As such, limiting and keeping a log of failed login attempts is one of the […]
Introducing the new WP Activity Log video series
Today, we’re excited to launch our new WP Activity Log short video series. Its main focus is to provide step-by-step video tutorials and insights about the WordPress activity log by highlighting the features of the plugin and how to use them based on your needs. In this series, we’ll cover topics ranging from how to […]
WP Activity Log 4.3.0: Introducing the improved mirroring module and new integration tools
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our latest WP Activity Log plugin update 4.3.0. The highlight of this update is the much improved mirroring feature that allows you to mirror the WordPress activity log to centralized logging solution and services such as Amazon Cloudwatch and Slack. We’ve also updated the format, text and severity […]
Announcing new pricing model and plans for WP Activity Log
Today (May 20, 2021), we are adding a new Enterprise subscription plan and adapting the current plans, to best accommodate users’ growing needs. These changes will only apply to new purchases, so if you’re on an existing active subscription plan, nothing will change for you. Introducing the new plugin plans The introduction of the new […]
How to keep a log of Yoast SEO changes on your website
Most site owners are well-aware of the impact of both good and bad Search Engine Optimization (SEO). As such, monitoring how SEO affects your site is vital. In fact, there’s a simple way to keep a log of Yoast SEO changes across your entire site. We develop an activity log extension with which you can […]
Major core update to the Activity Log extensions
You might have noticed that by now we have developed quite a few activity log extensions for third party plugins. We have an activity log extension for WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, WPForms, Gravity Forms, MainWP and a few others. To manage all these extensions, and the many others that we have planned, we have created a […]
Activity Log for Yoast SEO 1.1.0: Improved activity log coverage
We’re happy to announce update 1.1.0 of the Activity Log for Yoast SEO. In this update we have increased the coverage of the changes that can be done in plugin settings and also the multisite network plugin settings. Let’s dive right in to see what’s improved in the Activity Log extension for Yoast SEO. Improved […]
Announcing activity logs for Gravity Forms
Today we’re really excited to announce the new activity logs extension for Gravity Forms, which allows the plugin users to keep a log of what is happening in Gravity Forms. So, without wasting any more time, let’s dive right in. Activity logs for Gravity Forms Gravity Forms is one of the most popular form builder […]
Activity Log for MainWP 1.7.0: Support for any date and time format & more
Today we are happy to announce update 1.7.0 of the Activity Log for MainWP plugin, the invaluable extension that administrators and agencies use to view the activity logs of all child sites from one central portal – the MainWP dashboard. Just like we did with WP Activity Log, in this update we updated the date […]
WP Activity Log 4.2.1: Improved coverage & foundation work for 4.3
We’re excited to announce the launch of WP Activity Log 4.2.1. Even though this release is not packed with lots of new features, it is still a very important maintenance update. It includes a lot of under the hood changes. This post explains what is new and improved in this update of the most comprehensive […]
WP Activity Log 4.2: Support for all date & time formats & other major updates
Today, we’re thrilled to announce the first release of WP Activity Log for 2021, update 4.2. Your WP Activity Log experience is improving as we work to address bugs and release new features. With this update, the plugin and all its modules have been updated to support any type of date and time format that […]
How to know which users are online with a WordPress plugin
For those running a multi-user website, not being able to see which users are online can present problems. Multiple authors, ecommerce managers, and editors all making simultaneous alterations make it difficult to pinpoint when adverse actions on your WordPress site took place. Fortunately, webmasters have a solution in the form of a WordPress plugin that […]
How to keep a log & track 404 errors in WordPress
When it comes to annoying website errors, not many are more irritating to your visitors than 404 error pages. In most cases, your visitor will have clicked through from either a search result or an internal link placed on another page or post, only to find that there’s nothing there. For potential customers visiting your […]
WP Activity Log 4.1.5: Support for new MainWP extension features & other updates
Today we are excited to announce the release of three plugin updates: WP Activity Log 4.1.5 Activity Log for MainWP 1.6 Activity Log for WooCommerce extension update 1.2 We have to release these three updates at the same time because of a number of new features and changes that we have done in all plugins. […]
Activity logs for WooCommerce 1.2: Logs of software downloads & improved code
The third and last (but not least) plugin update for the day is Activity Log for WooCommerce 1.2, the WP Activity Log plugin extension for WooCommerce store owners who want to keep a log of what is happening in their store (refer to the activity log for WooCommerce for more detailed information on this extension). […]
Activity Log for MainWP 1.6: New centralized configuration of activity log plugin settings
Today we are happy to announce update 1.6 of the Activity Log for MainWP, the extension that keeps a log of what happens on your MainWP dashboard and also allows you to see all the child sites’ activity logs in the MainWP dashboard. In this update we are introducing a new feature that allows you […]
WP Activity Log 4.1.4: The new extension for Yoast SEO & improved coverage
We are happy to announce the launch of WP Activity Log 4.1.4. This update includes a lot of improvements, and is particularly important for Yoast SEO plugin users. From now on the activity log for Yoast SEO functionality will be available through an extension. With this change we are now able to further improve the […]
Activity log for WPForms 1.1: logs for integration of third party services & more!
We are excited to announce a new update of Activity Log for the WPForms. With this extension for the WP Activity Log plugin you can keep a log of changes your team does on forms and the WPForms plugin settings. In this update we focused mostly on improving the coverage of the activity logs; WP […]
How to log user activity on your website while employees are remote working
With the pandemic still very much a feature of working lives globally, the number of employees working remotely has dramatically surpassed pre-virus levels. Even after normality is hopefully restored at some point during 2021. It’s expected that at least 25-30% of employees will be working from home multiple days a week. Which begs the question, […]
Activity logs size, database & storage: busting the most common misconceptions
If you operate a WordPress website, you’ll be well aware that there can be a lot happening at once. Even more on a multisite network! For that reason, you need an activity log plugin to track all website users activity. Everyone agrees that activity logs are necessary to successfully manage and run a multi user […]
WP Activity Log 4.1.3: the new extension for WooCommerce & other updates
BREAKING CHANGES: this update contains a number of breaking changes. Please upgrade to WP Activity Log 4.1.2 before upgrading to version 4.1.3. We are happy to announce the launch of WP Activity Log 4.1.3. This update is particularly important for WooCommerce users. From this update onward the activity log for WooCommerce functionality will be available […]
How to monitor a WordPress website for changes
Your WordPress website is a unique combination of plugins, files, posts, pages, users and so much more. With such a complicated mix, it’s important to understand how to monitor your website for changes and ensure your WordPress security is on point. Not only that, but monitoring your site for changes can help with user accountability, […]
Activity log for WPForms update
Today we are happy to announce a new update of the activity log for WPForms extension. In this update we increased the activity log coverage. With this extension, WP Activity Log keeps a record of entry edits and access control changes. Both these features were introduced in WPForms 1.6.0 just a few weeks ago. Let’s […]
WP Activity Log 4.1: Introducing the new role based users sessions policies
The WordPress users sessions management feature in WP Activity Log is one of the most used features. Many use it to see who is logged in to their websites, and what they are doing in real time. Others, especially subscription and membership site owners use it to limit or block multiple users sessions. That’s why […]
WP Security Audit Log renamed to WP Activity Log
Today’s announcement is very different from all the previous ones. We are renaming WP Security Audit Log to WP Activity Log. The plugin’s name change reflects the vision we have for the plugin, as explained in this post. A bit of history When we started WP White Security and released the first version of WP […]
Activity Log for MainWP 1.5: New search module & better UX
Searching through the activity logs of multiple websites from one central place should be an easy thing to do. After all, you install an activity log plugin on all the child sites you manage via MainWP so you can know exactly what is happening when you need to. That is why we are really excited […]
How to track & monitor WordPress database changes?
Did you know that you can track and monitor changes that occur within your WordPress’ site database? This post explains how you can do just that, as well as learn more about the benefits of monitoring WordPress databases and the types of alerts you can receive whenever something has changed within your database. What are […]
WSAL 4.0.3: Support for WooCommerce 4.0 & new bbPress add-on
Today we are excited to announce WP Activity Log 4.0.3. It features an improved WooCommerce activity log sensor with broader coverage, support for the new WooCommerce 4.0 and the new admin tool, an activity log add-on for bbPress, and many other plugin updates. Let’s dive right in for more details on what is new and […]
WordPress activity logs for newbies
WordPress activity logs help site administrators better manage their WordPress websites and users, and keep them secure. Activity logs are also very helpful in a post hack scenario, to identify the source of the attack. If you are new to WordPress activity logs, this article is for you. We will explain what activity logs are, […]
Announcing activity logs for WPForms & add-ons in 4.0.1
Today we are really excited because we have two announcements! We are releasing WP Activity Log 4.0.1, and the new activity logs add-on for WPForms. Find out more about activity logs for WPForms, and what else is new in today’s updates in this post. Activity logs for WPForms In my opinion, WPForms is the most […]
6 key tips for evaluating WordPress activity log plugins
A WordPress activity log is a must have tool in every website’s security suite. However, determining which plugin is best for incorporating this feature can be tricky, given there are quite a few activity log plugins available. In order to make an informed decision, there are a few key features to look for when evaluating […]
WP Activity Log V4: the all new, easier to read WordPress activity log
We are starting 2020 with a bang! Today we are excited to release version 4 of WP Activity Log. This update is by far the biggest one we have done since we launched this plugin. Version 4 features the all new WordPress activity logs. Now it is much easier to parse through the logs and […]
Activity Log for MainWP update 1.3
Today we are announcing update 1.3 of the Activity Log for MainWP plugin, the MainWP extension that enables you to see the activity logs of all the child sites from the MainWP dashboard. This is a maintenance update. It includes a good number of improvements and bug fixes, as this post highlights. Noteworthy updates in […]
Best practices for managing WordPress activity log data
The data stored in the WordPress activity log is sensitive and confidential. So should you back it up? Should you archive it and keep it secure? Many compliance regulations stipulate who can access such data, and how such data should be stored, secured and backed up. This is common practise in the finance and healthcare […]
Update 3.5.2 – New filter hooks & better support for CPTs on multisite
Today we are releasing WP Activity Log 3.5.2. This update contains an important patch for better handling of custom post types on multisite networks. In this update we are also introducing new filter hooks which allow you to further customize the plugin’s behaviour. New filter hooks for plugin users In this update we have included […]
Update 3.5.1 – New filters & sorting in the activity log viewer & other improvements
WP Activity Log 3.5.1 is a release with a few improvements and bug fixes. It also features the new filters and sorting options for the Severity column in the activity log viewer. Read on to find out what is new and improved in this update of the #1 WordPress activity logs plugin. Filters and sorting […]
Announcing the all new Activity Log for MainWP Premium
Are you ready for an exciting announcement? We certainly are! Today we are announcing the premium edition of Activity Logs for MainWP, the popular MainWP extension that allows you to view the logs of all child sites from one central location; the MainWP dashboard. What are the new premium features? The premium edition of […]
Update 3.5 : New front-end sensors & improved wizard
The main role of an activity log plugin (aka activity log) is to keep a log of the changes users do on your WordPress website. However, the WP Activity Log can also keep a log of other website activities that you should know of. For example it can keep a log when new users register […]
Update 3.4.3 – Front-end plugin performance improvements & MainWP extension support
Research data shows that people are less productive in summer. Though the hot summer sun does not affect everyone: today, we are announcing the third WP Activity Log plugin update for summer 2019, version 3.4.3. In this post we will tell you all about the new updates. (Another) very big and final plugin performance update […]
How to delete all logged in user sessions on WordPress
When a user logs on to a WordPress website, a session is created. The details of the session are stored in the WordPress database, specifically in wp_usermeta table. If a session is not terminated by the user via a logout, WordPress automatically terminates the session after a certain period of time. However, in some cases […]
Update 3.4.2 – Plugin UX & performance improvements
In the last few plugin updates we focused on improving the plugin’s user experience (UX) and performance. WP Activity Log 3.4.2 is a continuation of that. The focus on this release are minor but much needed UX and performance updates. 30x Faster Database Queries, Search & Filters Your WordPress activity log is stored in a […]
Instant SMS notifications for WordPress administrators
Administrators of a multi user WordPress website do not need to know about every change their users make on the website. Keeping a record of all changes in an activity log (activity log or activity log) which you can refer to in case there is a problem is good enough. However, you have to be […]
Activity Log for MainWP 1.0.4 – Data retention & details activity log settings
Today we are happy to announce update 1.0.4 of the Activity Log for MainWP, the extension that keeps a log of all that happens on your MainWP dashboard and network of child sites. In this update we are introducing two new settings to help you to better manage your MainWP activity logs. We have also […]
Update 3.4.1: New import & export settings feature & hooks for theme developers
Do you have the WP Activity Log plugin installed on more than one website? We have good news for you! In this update we included a new plugin settings import/export feature to help you with setting up the plugin. Today we are releasing WP Activity Log update 3.4.1. In this post we are highlighting what […]
4 tips to get the most out of your WordPress activity logs
Ideally, every time something happens on your WordPress website there would be a record of it. This applies if someone deletes a file, installs a new plugin, updates the content on a page, and much more. With a WordPress activity log, you’ll always know what’s going on with your site. Having access to those kinds […]
Update 3.4 – SMS notifications, integrations & improved features
We’ve been planning and developing this feature for quite some time, and now finally it is here: SMS notifications in the WP Activity Log plugin. WP Activity Log was the first activity log plugin to fully support WordPress multisite networks. It was also the first activity log plugin that had reports, email notifications, and could […]
Infinite scroll & performance update for Activity Log For MainWP extension
We are happy to announce a new update of the Activity Log for MainWP, the extension that allows administrators to view the activity logs of all the child sites on the MainWP network from the central dashboard. The main highlights of this MainWP extension updates are: Infinite Scroll for the Activity Log Viewer We have […]
PCI DSS for WordPress | Requirement 10: Track & monitor all access
PCI DSS stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards. It is a set of compliance regulations that any eCommerce and WordPress site that deals with cardholder data has to adhere to. Websites have to be compliant even if they do not store cardholder data and uses a third party payment gateway. PCI DSS compliance […]
Infinite scroll & performance improvements in update 3.3.1.1
Another week, another release! Yes, just one week after the major WooCommerce activity log update we have another update of the WP Activity Log plugin. This is a minor release, however it does pack a punch when it comes to performance. Here is a highlight of what is new in the update. Infinite Scroll in […]
Announcing update 3.3 – Slack support, new external database & services UI & more
Today we are excited to announce version 3.3 of WP Activity Log. This version update has several new features and improvements, and the ones we are really excited about are: Mirroring WordPress activity logs to Slack All new external database and services UI and functionality. In this update we have focused on the integration of […]
Announcing the new Activity Log for MainWP extension
Today we are happy to announce the release of a new free extension - Activity Logs for MainWP. With this extension, MainWP users can keep an activity log of changes that happen on their MainWP dashboard, and also see the activity logs of all child sites from one central location - the MainWP dashboard. Before [...]
Update 3.2.4 – activity logs for Gutenberg
We are happy to announce update 3.2.4 of WP Activity Log, the first activity log plugin to fully support Gutenberg, the new WordPress editor. In this update we also included other new features and improvements. This post highlights what is new and improved in this update of the most comprehensive activity log plugin for WordPress. […]
How to Limit & Manage Users Sessions in WordPress Sites & Multisite Networks
Do you ever wonder who is logged in to your WordPress site or multisite network right now? And what content they are reading, or what they are doing while logged in to your site? Knowing such information is crucial for a WordPress site owner or administrator. It will help you better manage your site and […]
Update 3.2.3.3 of WP Activity Log Released
Today we released version 3.2.3.3 of WP Activity Log, the comprehensive WordPress activity log plugin. This is a hotfix release, which includes some bug fixes but also a number of improvements that make the plugin easier to use. Here is a highlight of what is included in this version update. New Activity Log Events As […]
WP Activity Log 3.2.3 – Focus on easy of use & user experience
The detailed WordPress activity log is what sets the WP Activity Log plugin apart from the competition. Hence why businesses trust the plugin to keep a log of what is happening on their WordPress websites and multisite networks. Though the same comprehensiveness and detailed activity log is also what sometimes overwhelm users. Sometimes the plugin […]
A list of Useful Log Files You Can Find On Your WordPress Web Server
Every service running on the web server on which your WordPress website is hosted has a log file. Log files are used to keep a record of what a service or software has done or what errors it encountered while running. Hence why logs are a vital tool for administrators, webmasters, developers, testers and anyone […]
WP Activity Log 3.2.2 Released
We are happy to announce the July 2018 update of WP Activity Log, the most comprehensive WordPress activity log plugin. The main highlight of this update is support for MainWP, a WordPress plugin that allows you to manage multiple WordPress installs from one central dashboard. This update also includes several other new features, improvements and bug […]
WordPress file changes warnings & more in WP Activity Log 3.2
Just a few weeks after we released WP Activity Log 3.1.7, and a few weeks before we hit WordCamp Europe we are happy to announce the new WP Activity Log 3.2, which (finally) includes WordPress file integrity checker. Read this post for a highlight of what is new and improved in version 3.2 of the […]
Why we switched from Selling Our WordPress Plugin with EDD (Easy Digital Downloads) to Freemius
How it all started The first version of the WP Activity Log plugin was released on the 24th May 2013. Like many other businesses it all started because of a need – when I used to do security audits of WordPress websites I noticed that the majority of admins took care of hardening (like installing […]
WP Activity Log 3.1.7 – New data inspector and external database buffer
We are happy to announce another big WP Activity Log plugin update this month! Here are the highlights of this update: New Data Inspector for the WordPress activity log When the WP Activity Log plugin keeps a log of a change, it records a lot of technical details, though most of them are not reported […]
WP Activity Log 3.1.5 – Yoast SEO activity log & Improved users sessions management
We are always excited about new plugin update releases, especially when we have new killer features to share with you. The two big highlights of version 3.1.5 of the most comprehensive activity log plugin for WordPress are: Detailed activity Log for YOAST SEO plugin, A new fully blown users sessions management module. This posts explains in […]
WP Activity Log 3.1.1 – Improved Multisite Support
We are happy to announce the third release of the WP Activity Log plugin for 2018 – version 3.1.1. This is a minor release though it does include some significant changes, as explained in this blog post. Better Support for WordPress Multisite Previous to this version update of the plugin, sites on a WordPress multisite […]
Enhancing your GDPR toolkit with the WordPress activity log
On 25th of May 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becomes enforceable across Europe and any business that deals with either a EU citizen or anyone who lives within the EU. In advance of the deadline, we have been getting our own systems and business processes in order. We’ve also taken the time to […]
WP Activity Log 3.1 Released
We are really happy to announce the new version of the WP Activity Log plugin. The main highlight of this version is the new content alert systems, which allowed us to reduce the number of alerts we use and have a more efficient and flexible WordPress activity log system. We have also improved a lot […]
WP Activity Log 3.0 Is Released
After three long months, WP Activity Log version 3.0 has finally arrived. The most recent version of WordPress’ most comprehensive and complete activity log solution features a new licensing model & mechanism, new alerts, several updates and bug fixes. Here is a highlight of what is new and improved in the latest version of this […]
Managing WordPress Revisions for Posts and Pages
“The WordPress revisions system stores a record of each saved draft or published update. The revision system allows you to see what changes were made in each revision by dragging a slider (or using the Next/Previous buttons). The display indicates what has changed in each revision – what was added, what remained unchanged, and what […]
2018 – New licensing model for the WP Activity Log WordPress plugin
2017 was a great year for the WP Activity Log plugin. During this year we have reached and surpassed a few milestones we have set for ourselves, such as: 50,000 active installations (we have 60,000+) 500+ paying customers (we have nearly 1,000) Keep & improve the good user rating (plugin has a positive rating of […]
OWASP Top 10 & WordPress Activity Logs – Addressing A10: Insufficient logging & monitoring
Logging and monitoring are so important in web application and WordPress security that lack of logging functionality in web applications has now been added to the OWASP Top 10 list: Insufficient logging and monitoring, coupled with missing or ineffective integration with incident response, allows attackers to further attack systems, maintain persistence, pivot to more systems, […]
Search 2.0 Add-On for WP Activity Log Released
This update took quite some time to finish, but finally it is here. We are happy to announce the new Search 2.0 Add-on, which adds search functionality to WordPress’ most popular and widely used activity log plugin WP Activity Log. This update which features new functionality and also a completely revamped, new UI. Let’s see […]
WP Activity Log 2.6.6 Released
We just released an update of WP Activity Log, the most popular and widely used WordPress security activity log plugin. The main highlight of this update is the ability to keep a record of changes done to custom fields created by Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and similar plugins. Note that we also released the new Search […]
Reports Add-On Version 2.1.1 Available for Download
Today we released an updated version of the Reports Add-On. This is a minor release and in it we: Moved the Reports upload directory to /wp-content/uploads/wp-security-audit-log/reports/ Removed all of the wp_session cookie code (no longer needed) Improved the code that loads wp-config.php Removed the error log function. If you have activated your license key you […]
WP Activity Log Update 2.6.5 Available for Download
Summer is in full swing, and so is the development of WP Activity Log, WordPress’ most comprehensive and popular activity log plugin. We are happy to announce version 2.6.5, an update which includes a few but significant updates. Improved Monitoring of 404 HTTP Errors WP Activity Log now has two different alerts to keep a […]
Building a WordPress Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is a software that monitors networks or systems for malicious activity. In this article we will be seeing how you can setup an IDS for your WordPress website. Suspicious activity is typically a sign that someone is trying to find a security hole on your WordPress website. Sometimes, it is […]
Improved Monitoring of WordPress Site-Wide Settings with WP Activity Log
We are happy to announce the release of version 2.6.2 of WP Activity Log, WordPress’ most comprehensive and easy to use activity log plugin. This update includes new monitoring capabilities of a WordPress’ site-wide website settings and post specific settings. We also managed to fit in several improvements and bug fixes. Let’s take a look […]
Email Notifications Add-On Version 2.1.3 Released
Today we released an update for the Email Notifications Add-on, which allows you to configure your own rules so you are instantly alerted via email of important changes on your WordPress. With this update you can now: Use custom WordPress user roles when creating a rule Use Custom Post Types with prefix In previous builds […]
New WP Activity Log Plugin Supports Syslog and Papertrail
Today we are excited to announce version 2.5.9 of the WP Activity Log WordPress plugin, and version 2.0 of the External DB premium add-on. We have really put in a lot of work in these versions, and finally you can mirror the WordPress activity log to Syslog and Papertrail, the cloud-hosting log management system. Here […]
WP Activity Log 2.5.8 is Released
We just released an update of the WP Activity Log plugin and all the premium add-ons. In this update we standardized the date and time formats the plugin and all the add-ons use, and also the time zone. With this update, the WordPress activity log of WP Activity Log can now be used by businesses, […]
External DB Add-On Version 1.1.0 Released
In this post you will find the details on what is new and improved in the latest version of the external DB add-on for WP Activity Log plugin, the add-on that allows you to save the WordPress activity log in an external database.
Hooks for Custom Alerts and Monitoring of WordPress Menus Changes and Scheduled Content
Announcing version 2.4 of WP Activity Log: a new hook for custom alerts, ability to keep a record of all WordPress menus changes and when users schedule either a post, page or custom post type for publishing. Read this post for an overview of what is new, improved and fixed.
Integration with WhatIsMyIPAddress.com and Support for External Database in WP Activity Log 2.1
The new version of WP Activity Log has support for the External Database Add-On and is integrated with WhatIsMyIP.com so you can get more information about a specific IP address with just a click of a button. For more information about what is new, improved and fixed in this new version of WordPress’ most popular monitoring and activity log plugin read this post.
New Database Connector in WP Activity Log 2.0
WordPress 2.0 includes a major change in the core of the plugin that will allow us to provide much more functionality in the future versions. It also makes the plugin to WordPress database connection much faster and more efficient.
Exclude WordPress users & roles from the WordPress activity log
Version 1.5.0 of WP Activity Log, WordPress’ most popular user monitoring plugin is available for download. In this version we included new features such as the ability to exclude users, roles and custom fields from WordPress monitoring. Read this blog post for more information about what is new and improved in version 1.5.
WordPress Failed Logins Monitoring Improved in WP Activity Log 1.4
Version 1.4 of WP Activity Log is available for download. The major feature highlight for this new version is the much improved monitoring of WordPress failed logins, where the plugin reports the username being attacked allowing you, the WordPress administrator to take evasive actions and avoid having your WordPress hacked.
WP Activity Log Supports Reverse Proxies and WordPress Firewalls
A new updated version of WP Activity Log is available for download. Update your plugin today to benefit of new features that support reverse proxies and web application firewalls setups.
WP Activity Log 1.2.7: faster logs viewer and more settings
A new version of WP Activity Log has just been released. The new version 1.2.7 includes a number of enhancements that allow the plugin to better monitor and perform on large scale WordPress multisite installations.
WP Activity Log Improved Support for High Traffic WordPress Websites
The new version of WP Activity Log can now monitor high traffic and busy WordPress and WordPress multisite websites more efficiently thanks to the much improved database structure.
WP Activity Log 1.2.2 Available for Download
This new version 1.2.2 of WP Activity Log plugin is fully translatable and it includes the translations in Italian. We have other translations coming in so stay tuned with us.
Accurate WordPress Monitoring with WP Activity Log Plugin
A new update of the WordPress security monitoring plugin WP Activity Log is available for download. The new version includes a more accurate WordPress security alert timestamp, allows administrators to store an unlimited number of security alerts and also includes a number of new security alerts.
New WP Activity Log Displays User Roles & Avatars
The new updated version of the popular WordPress security monitoring plugin WP Activity Log has a number of new features, improvements and bug fixes, such as reporting of user role and displaying the user avatar for each alert and more. Read this blog post for more information about the new version of the plugin.
Easily Monitor WordPress Themes and WordPress Settings Changes
Our popular WordPress security monitoring plugin WP Activity Log is finally out of BETA. In this new version 1.0 of the plugin we also introduced monitoring or WordPress themes, PHP errors, WordPress updates, WordPress permalinks and much more. Read these release notes for more detailed information about what is new and improved in this exciting release of WP Activity Log.
WP White Security releases first activity log plugin for WordPress multisite
Press Release | WP Activity Log plugin is the first and only plugin to date that allow WordPress multisite super administrators to track WordPress users and other under the hood WordPress activity on their WordPress multisite network installation to identify suspicious behavior and avoid malicious hacker attacks.
Monitor Custom Post Types with WP Activity Log
The new version of our WordPress audit and monitoring plugin WP Activity Log allows WordPress administrators to monitor the activity of posts with custom post types. For example a WordPress administrator will be alerted once a post with custom post type is created, modified, published or deleted.
Monitor WordPress Settings Changes with WP Activity Log
The new version of WordPress security & monitoring plugin WP Activity Log allows administrators and website owners to monitor several global WordPress settings that typically are not changed, but might be changed by attackers during a malicious attack, thus helping WordPress owners be one step ahead of malicious hackers.
WP Activity Log Version 0.2
We are excited to announce the new version of WP Activity Log security plugin. The new version includes several new features and several new security activity log events that allow you to keep an eye on everything happening on your WordPress to avoid any WordPress security issues.
WP White Security Release WordPress User Monitoring Plugin
Today we released the first BETA version of our WordPress security plugin WP Activity Log. Ideal for any type WordPress installation, WP Activity Log logs everything that is happening on WordPress. Use our plugin to detect under the hood hacker activity and also monitor your users’ productivity.