Activity Log – Monitor User and Agent Changes
by Elementor · Security
Also makes 13 other plugins · 12.3M+ installs across the portfolio →
Monitor every change on your WordPress site — who did what, when, and where it came from — for a complete audit trail and stronger security.
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Health
A 91/100
no flags
Active installs
200K+
≈250K estimated
Momentum
-16%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “security” for “agent”. “security” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “agent” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
91 health vs 66 average across 1,777 Security plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →3.8%
of downloads still active
At least 200K of 5.3M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Security plugin keeps 1.4%, across 1,060 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Security plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 11 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 4 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.3★ over 74 reviews, smoothed to 4.22★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
6 of 6 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
70
Momentum
Gaining ground
+2.6
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
75%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+2.5
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| activity log your tag | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| log monitor | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| activity | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| user log your tag | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| did | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| user activity | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| changes | #2 | #3 | up 1 |
| audit log your tag | #2 | #3 | up 1 |
| log | #2 | #3 | up 2 |
| email log your tag | #2 | #4 | up 3 |
| change | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| woocommerce activity log | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| user activity log | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| wordpress activity log | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| log in | #1 | #1 | up 3 |
| activity monitor | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| wordpress log | #1 | #1 | — |
| wordpress email log | #1 | #1 | up 4 |
| plugin activity | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| change log | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| security your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
543 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 461 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “security” for “agent”. “security” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “agent” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 814.2K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
11
releases in the last 12 months
4d ago
latest release · v2.18.0 · 28 Oct 2026
87
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “200K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 15 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 9 Aug 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ taki042.0y ago
woring and easy to use thank
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Abdullah Al Nadim2.8y ago
Love it_ Very Easy To Use
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ matteo raggi2.9y ago
It is easy and I use it for 2 webitess for now and completely free, thanks!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Bjarne Oldrup3.1y ago
Being able to see what preceded an error on a website is so immensely helpful that you cannot imagine it before you actually try it. Especially when working with clients. So many times have we been able to identify the cause of an issue, as we could see that “Oh, this person edited that page last Monday” or “Aha, function x stopped working after updating plugin y”. It’s also valuable to check if someone else is working on a website, before making major changes, not disturbing each of the others work. Activity Log is installed on all my websites, and has been for years. It fills a gap that, weirdly enough, is present in a CMS that encourages multiple users and roles. Highly recommended. Five stars easily ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ nicolasvsedeco3.4y ago
Greate user logs to go back in time to see who have done something wrong. In my opinion, this is a must plugin
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ stapolin3.5y ago
I have installed this plugin on all my clients websites which helps me keep track of who did what making troubleshooting any issues quick and simple when something goes wrong. I could have created a similar plugin myself, but what’s the point when the authors of Activity Log have already done such a great job? So, instead, I coded a script to send the info from this plugin to a central database where I can keep an eye on all client sites in one place, which is definitely easier than checking each one individually. The only thing that is kind of annoying about this plugin is the Elementor ad a the top of the admin back-end. I am a big fan of Elementor for certain types of sites and use it on many sites, but I don’t need or want my clients to see these ads because it looks very unprofessional. I certainly don’t mind having ads there if they support the authors in keeping plugins updated, but it can be quite annoying when they are, as the phrase goes, “in your face”.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Clicknathan4.0y ago
WP Plugin guidelines state that plugins should not create a top level navigation element in /wp-admin if it’s not necessary. That and the ad for Elementor made for an instant uninstall for me.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Brendan4.3y ago
A really simple activity log, easy to use. The UI is intuitive and search feature is nice. There aren’t a lot of options or feature but it does what I need it to, and it’s free.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- 2026-10-28 Version 2.18.0 New: Anonymize a user’s activity log entries through the WordPress personal data eraser New: Log application password and password reset events New: Log theme and plugin file editor changes New: Added the wp activity-log 2.18.0
- 2026-10-25 Version 2.17.0 New: Show old and new values for settings, posts, users, user roles, comments, plugin versions, themes, WordPress core version, widget and term changes New: Recent activity timeline widget on the WordPress dashboard Twea 2.17.0
- 2026-10-18 Version 2.16.0 New: Suspicious events detection ability for AI agents New: Activity summary ability for AI agents New: Read-only Abilities API support for AI agents (WP 6.9+) New: Setting to expose activity log to AI agents Tweak: Excl 2.16.0
- 2026-09-07 Version 2.15.0 New: Settings page rebuilt with React UI and REST API 2.15.0
- 2026-09-02 Version 2.14.1 Tweak: Moved Application Password badge from Source column to User column 2.14.1
- 2026-09-01 Version 2.14.0 New: Redesigned activity log admin UI built with React Tweak: Renamed date filter options from “Week” / “Month” to “Last 7 days” / “Last 30 days” for clarity 2.14.0
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 10 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (2.18.0). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched High · 7.2 Activity Log – Monitor & Record User Changes <= 2.11.1 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Event Context ↗2024-11-20 CVE-2024-10788 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.11.1 Patched in 2.11.2
- 2022-09-26 CVE-2022-27858 Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File Affects <= 2.8.3 Patched in 2.8.4
- 2021-05-03 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects 2.3.5 - 2.6.1 Patched in 2.7.0
- 2018-03-08 CVE-2018-8729 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.4.0 Patched in 2.4.1
- 2016-08-03 CVE-2016-10890 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 2.3.2 Patched in 2.3.3
- 2016-08-03 CVE-2016-10891 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 2.3.3 Patched in 2.3.3
- 2016-07-29 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 2.3.3 Patched in 2.3.3
- 2014-02-27 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects < 2.0.4 Patched in 2.0.4
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 6.6.2
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 90 languages, 4 at 90% or more
Plus 66 more locales with partial translations.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Share of voice
How often each assistant names Activity Log when asked about this topic, where it comes in the answer, and how that compares with its wp.org search position. Latest run 1 Nov 2026.
- Assistants
- ChatGPT, Claude
- Topics tracked
- AI agents
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 25 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Monitor every change on your WordPress site — who did what, when, and where it came from — for a complete a..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 12 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 12 of 12 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("for woocommerce stores", "if you have").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, HubSpot, bbPress, REST API and 1 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 6 headings and 5 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 5,393 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "user log" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-07-26 300K+ → 200K+ down after 162 days in tier
- 2025-02-14 200K+ → 300K+ up after 76 days in tier
- 2024-11-30 300K+ → 200K+ down after 18 days in tier
- 2024-11-12 200K+ → 300K+ up after 770 days in tier
- 2022-10-04 100K+ → 200K+ up after 1451 days in tier
- 2018-10-14 90K+ → 100K+ up after 126 days in tier
- 2018-06-10 80K+ → 90K+ up after 68 days in tier
- 2018-04-03 70K+ → 80K+ up after 127 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Stream – Activity Log & Audit Trail 70K+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags A -
WP Admin Audit 1K+ installs · 3.8★ · 3 shared tags B -
Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking, Brute-Force Login Protection & File Scanning 30K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
Activity Logs, User Activity Tracking, Multisite Activity Log from Logtivity 2K+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags A -
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security 5M+ installs · 4.7★ · 1 shared tag A -
Hostinger Tools 3M+ installs · 3.6★ · 1 shared tag B
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