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Custom Logs

Custom Logs is a powerful and user-friendly plugin designed to help WordPress developers and administrators manage debug logs efficiently. With a modern interface, it offers complete control over custom and WP_DEBUG…

Active installs10+10+ tier
Downloads · 30d74▲ +17.5% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score32/100At risk
All-time downloads960Since May 2025
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 4.8PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d14▼ -33.3% week over week
Our verdict

Consider an alternative

Custom Logs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (10+ active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • No update in over a year
  • Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

246Jul 1Aug 14Sep 28
Yesterday2
Daily average (1y)2
Peak day14May 3, 2026
Last 12 months704

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Custom Logs stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
Admin Tools >100 10,000 Best Admin Tools plugins →
debug >100 4,071 Best debug plugins →
logging >100 4,442 Best logging plugins →
logs >100 10,000 Best logs plugins →
wordpress debug >100 3,944 Best wordpress debug plugins →

Version adoption

Share of active sites per release.

  • 1.1100.0%

About Custom Logs

From the official readme · v1.1

Description

Custom Logs is a powerful and user-friendly plugin designed to help WordPress developers and administrators manage debug logs efficiently. With a modern interface, it offers complete control over custom and WP_DEBUG logs, including custom directories, log levels, and real-time AJAX filtering.

Key Features

  • Custom Log Management: Define custom log file names and directories within the uploads folder.
  • WP_DEBUG Integration: Capture and redirect WP_DEBUG logs to a custom file.
  • Log Levels: Filter logs by severity (None, All, Errors, Warnings, Notices).
  • AJAX-Powered Log Viewer: Dynamically filter log entries by file and type without page reloads.
  • Backup and Clear Logs: Easily back up or clear logs with a single click.
  • Download Logs: Download custom or WP_DEBUG logs directly from the admin panel.
  • Sleek UI: A modern, responsive design with uniform input heights for a polished experience.

This is the initial release (v1.0), providing a robust foundation for log management with advanced features like AJAX filtering built-in from the start.

Usage

  1. Enable Logging: Turn on custom logging and set a log level under “Custom Logging”.
  2. Set Log Files: Specify custom log file names and directories under “General” and “WP Debug Logging”.
  3. View Logs: Use the Log Viewer to select a log file and filter by type (e.g., Errors, Info) with real-time AJAX updates.
  4. Manage Logs: Test, clear, back up, or delete logs from the “Management” section.
  5. Download Logs: Use the “Downloads” section to save logs locally.

To log custom messages, use the custom_logs() function in your code:
`php
customdebug_log(“This is a test message”, “info”);

Installation

  1. Upload the custom-debug-logs folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Navigate to the ‘Custom Logs’ menu in the WordPress admin dashboard to configure settings.

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FAQ

Custom Logs: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026

Is Custom Logs free?

Yes. Custom Logs is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Custom Logs safe to use in 2026?

Custom Logs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Custom Logs?

Custom Logs is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 960 times since it launched in May 2025. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.

Does Custom Logs work with WordPress 7.1?

Custom Logs is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does Custom Logs need?

Custom Logs requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was Custom Logs last updated?

The latest version, 1.1, was released on May 27, 2025 (1 year ago).

Who makes Custom Logs?

Custom Logs is developed and maintained by Byron Jacobs.

What are the best alternatives to Custom Logs?

The most popular alternatives to Custom Logs are Admin Tools (3K+ installs), Cron Jobs (2K+ installs) and WP Extended (600+ installs).

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