Incident Agent
Complete WordPress monitoring with real-time alerts, error tracking, and uptime monitoring. Know about issues before your users do.
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Incident Agent shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Incident Agent stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| alerts | >100 |
| error tracking | >100 |
| monitoring | >100 |
| security | >100 |
| uptime | >100 |
About Incident Agent
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
Incident Agent is a powerful WordPress monitoring plugin that connects your site to the IncidentWP monitoring platform. Get instant alerts when your site goes down, track all WordPress events, and monitor SSL certificates – all from a beautiful dashboard.
Key Features
- Real-Time Uptime Monitoring – Automated health checks every minute
- Event Tracking – Track user logins, plugin changes, theme updates, and more
- Error Monitoring – Catch PHP errors and warnings before they impact users
- SSL Certificate Monitoring – Get alerts 7 days before expiration
- Email Alerts – Instant notifications for critical issues
- Beautiful Dashboard – Monitor all your sites from one place
- Free Plan Available – Start monitoring for free, upgrade anytime
How It Works
- Install and activate the Incident Agent plugin
- Sign up for free at app.incidentwp.com
- Connect your site using the provided API key
- Start monitoring immediately!
What Gets Tracked
- User logins and logouts
- Failed login attempts
- Plugin installations, updates, and deletions
- Theme changes and updates
- WordPress core updates
- Post and page changes
- User profile updates
- Settings changes
- And much more!
Free vs Pro
This plugin is free and open source (GPL-2.0-or-later). A Pro plan is available at incidentwp.com and unlocks additional features such as extended event history, multi-site management, advanced alerting, and priority support. The free version is fully functional and does not require a paid plan.
Privacy & Security
- All data transmitted over HTTPS
- API key authentication
- No sensitive data stored
- GDPR compliant
- Open source code
Documentation
Full documentation is available at incidentwp.com/docs/
Support
Need help? Visit our documentation or email support@incidentwp.com
Privacy Policy
Incident Agent collects and transmits WordPress event data to the IncidentWP monitoring platform. This includes:
- Site URL and WordPress version
- Plugin and theme information
- User activity (logins, logouts, profile changes)
- Error logs and PHP warnings
- Uptime and performance metrics
No personally identifiable information (PII) such as passwords, email content, or payment details is collected or transmitted.
For more information, visit our Privacy Policy
Installation
Automatic Installation
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel
- Go to Plugins > Add New
- Search for “Incident Agent”
- Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”
- Go to Incident Agent menu and follow the setup wizard
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP file
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel
- Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
- Choose the ZIP file and click “Install Now”
- Activate the plugin
- Go to Incident Agent menu and follow the setup wizard
After Installation
- Visit app.incidentwp.com/register to create a free account
- Copy your API key from the dashboard
- Go to IncidentWP > Settings in your WordPress admin
- Paste your API key and click “Connect”
- Your site is now being monitored!
Frequently asked questions
Is Incident Agent free?
Yes! We offer a free plan that includes 1 site with 7 days of event history. Pro plans start at just $3/month.
How often are sites monitored?
Sites are checked every minute for uptime and availability. Events are tracked in real-time as they happen.
What happens if my site goes down?
You’ll receive an instant email alert. The alert includes the error details and timestamp so you can respond quickly.
Does this slow down my site?
No. The agent is extremely lightweight and only logs events to a local database. Data transmission happens asynchronously in the background.
Can I monitor multiple sites?
Yes! Each site needs the agent plugin installed. You can manage all your sites from one dashboard at app.incidentwp.com.
Is my data secure?
Absolutely. All data is transmitted over HTTPS, and we never store sensitive information like passwords or payment details.
Can I export my data?
Yes, you can export event logs and reports from your dashboard at any time.
Changelog
Final WordPress.org compliance update. Resolves all plugin check warnings and ensures full compatibility with WordPress.org standards. Essential update for plugin approval.
1.0.3
- Security: Removed problematic wp_ajax hook to resolve WordPress.org plugin check warnings
- Compliance: Final fixes for WordPress.org approval requirements
- Code: Improved SQL query structure to avoid interpolation warnings
- Stability: Streamlined event tracking for better plugin compatibility
1.0.2
- Security: Added nonce verification to all form submissions
- Security: Fixed unsafe SQL queries with proper wpdb::prepare()
- Security: Added user capability checks for file edit tracking
- Compliance: Extracted inline scripts to separate JS file with proper enqueuing
- Compliance: Updated contributor list with WordPress.org usernames
- Compliance: Improved code security and WordPress.org standards
1.0.1
- Added Mailtrap email integration
- Improved error tracking
- Enhanced SSL monitoring
- Better mobile UI
- Cache-busting for fresh data display
- Performance improvements
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Real-time uptime monitoring
- Event tracking system
- SSL certificate monitoring
- Email alerts
- Dashboard interface
- Free and Pro plans
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FAQ
Incident Agent: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
Is Incident Agent free?
Yes. Incident Agent is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Incident Agent safe to use in 2026?
Incident Agent shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Incident Agent?
Incident Agent is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 422 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.
Does Incident Agent work with WordPress 7.1?
Incident Agent is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Incident Agent need?
Incident Agent requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Incident Agent last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on March 19, 2026 (7 months ago).
Who makes Incident Agent?
Incident Agent is developed and maintained by Craig Gomes.
What are the best alternatives to Incident Agent?
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