Track admin activity without bloating your dashboard

A lightweight WordPress plugin that logs key admin activities like post changes, media deletions, and user actions. Includes auto-purge and manual log clearing.

It can also help you review suspicious admin-side activity if something looks off, such as unexpected changes in admin sections or user roles.

  • Search, filter, sort, and paginate logs
  • Dashboard widget for recent actions
  • Auto-purge older entries by retention days
Logs pageFast lookup
WidgetQuick glance
CleanupAuto purge
Storageaal_logs table

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Everything you need for lightweight activity tracking

Dedicated logs page

Browse activity with search, filtering, sorting, and pagination on one focused screen.

Dashboard widget

Keep the latest admin actions visible without opening the full log view.

Manual clearing

Clear logs quickly with confirmation when you want a fresh audit window.

Auto-purge

Delete stale logs automatically using configurable retention days and WordPress cron.

What this plugin tracks

  • New posts published, updated, trashed, or deleted
  • New users created, deleted, or moved through roles
  • Media uploads and permanent media deletions
  • Critical role promotions, including administrator changes

Clean interface with quick readability

Dashboard widget
Activity logs page
Settings page

FAQ

Is this GDPR compliant?

Yes. It only logs admin-side actions and does not track frontend user activity.

Where are logs stored?

Logs are stored in the dedicated `aal_logs` database table.

Can I clear the logs manually?

Yes, via the Clear Logs button with confirmation.

How does auto-purge work?

Set retention days in settings and WordPress cron removes older logs daily.

Easy setup inside WordPress

  1. Upload the plugin to /wp-content/plugins/.
  2. Activate it in WordPress.
  3. Configure settings under Settings > AAL Logger.

Built with care for practical WordPress administration

The project aims to stay lightweight, readable, and useful for site owners who want visibility without complexity.

Latest release notes

v1.2.0
= 1.2.0 =

• Dedicated admin logs page
• Updates to widget
• Extended logging to include more event types, with category labels assigned to events

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