# Logging with Papertrail

> Logging with Papertrail has 10+ active installs and 39 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Logging with Papertrail shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**WordPress plugin to forward error messages to Papertrail.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,499
- **Downloads (30 days):** 39 (+14.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 25, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.9.19+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** nielsschroyen (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nielsschroyen/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/logging-with-papertrail/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [error logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/error-logging/) | #3 | 3 |
| [exception logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/exception-logging/) | #1 | 1 |
| [papertrail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/papertrail/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| error logging | >100 | 3,043 |
| exception logging | >100 | 354 |
| papertrail | #4 | 8 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [UptimeMonster Site Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uptimemonster-site-monitor/) | 100+ | — | Sep 17, 2024 | 25/100 |
| 2 | [Rollbar Logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rollbar-logging/) | 10+ | — | Nov 4, 2016 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Logging with Papertrail free?
Yes. Logging with Papertrail is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Logging with Papertrail safe to use in 2026?
Logging with Papertrail shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Logging with Papertrail?
Logging with Papertrail is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,499 times since it launched in August 2017. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Logging with Papertrail work with WordPress 7.1?
Logging with Papertrail is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Logging with Papertrail last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 25, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Logging with Papertrail?
Logging with Papertrail is developed and maintained by nielsschroyen.

### What are the best alternatives to Logging with Papertrail?
The most popular alternatives to Logging with Papertrail are UptimeMonster Site Monitor (100+ installs) and Rollbar Logging (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/logging-with-papertrail/ · Generated 2026-10-19 06:55 UTC by PageForge