Activity Logger

Description

Activity Logger is a plugin that helps you keep track of all activities carried out by logged-in users, including post/page edits, plugin activations, and more. You can also exclude certain types of updates from being logged and filter logs through an admin interface.

Key Features:
– Logs post/page creation, updates, deletions, and media uploads.
– Tracks plugin activation, deactivation, and option updates.
– Allows excluding specific options from logging via the settings interface.
– Logs user login, logout, profile updates, and password resets.
– Supports bulk and individual deletion of logs.
– Search and filter logs by username, action, post type, or date.
– Export logs in CSV format.
– Settings page for defining exclusions (option names or prefixes).
– Custom admin menu for easy navigation and configuration of logs.

Roadmap

Upcoming Features:
– Improved Reporting: A detailed reporting interface for visualising activity data with charts and graphs.
– User Roles: Add user-role-based filtering to log activity based on specific user roles.
– Notifications: Email notifications for specific logged actions (e.g., plugin activation, critical post updates).
– Advanced Search: Enhanced search functionality with additional filters like IP address, location, and device.
– Log Retention Settings: Ability to define log retention periods and automatically purge older logs.
– REST API Support: Adding REST API endpoints to access and manage logs programmatically.
– Multisite Compatibility: Ensure full multisite compatibility with network-level logging and export functionality.

We welcome feedback and suggestions for new features!

Installation

1. Upload the activity-logger folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
3. Navigate to the Activity Logs menu in the admin to view logs, configure settings, and export logs.

FAQ

Does this plugin work with the latest version of WordPress?

Yes, it has been tested with the latest version of WordPress.

How do I exclude specific options from logging?

You can exclude certain options or prefixes from being logged by adding them to the Excluded Option Names field in the plugin’s settings. Simply input the option names or prefixes (comma-separated) that you want to exclude from logs. For example, to exclude all options starting with edd_sl_, add edd_sl_ to the exclusions list.

Can I search or filter the activity logs?

Yes, the plugin provides a search and filter interface where you can filter logs by username, action (created, updated, deleted), post type, and date range. You can also search for specific terms.

Can I export the logs?

Yes, you can export the logs to a CSV file. The export functionality is available under a separate Export Logs menu.

Can I delete individual or multiple log entries?

Yes, you can either delete individual log entries or select multiple entries for bulk deletion using the checkbox and dropdown on the Activity Logs page.

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Changelog

1.1.1

• Removed language domain path reference.

1.1

• Security updates: nonce validation and input sanitization for better security.
• Implemented caching for logs to improve performance.
• Fixed issues with date filtering in search logs.
• Prefill search filters with selected values on results page.
• Refactored SQL queries to ensure proper preparation and avoid security risks.
• Added detailed logging for user profile updates and password resets.
• Minor UI improvements in the admin area for better usability.
• Removed language translation placeholder.

1.0

• Initial release.
• Added functionality to log post and page activities.
• Added plugin activation, deactivation, and option update logging.
• User login, logout, profile updates, and password reset logging.
• Bulk and individual deletion of logs.
• Search and filter logs by user, action, post type, and date.
• Export logs as CSV.
• Added settings to exclude specific option names from being logged.