Logging with Papertrail
WordPress plugin to forward error messages to Papertrail.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Logging with Papertrail stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| error logging | >100 |
| exception logging | >100 |
| papertrail | #4 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Logging with Papertrail
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Do you want to use Papertrail for better monitoring your websites? This plugin will enable you to send php-errors to Papertrail even if you do not have the knowledge, time or access to install the proper Papertrail hooks. You only need to install the plugin and enter your Papertrail information. The plugin will automatically send all the php errors and exceptions happening within WordPress to papertrail.
Notes
- A Papertrail account is needed, which is free for most use cases.
- Using this plugin will bypas the standard PHP error handler and php exception handler within the script execution of WordPress. When the exception is posted to papertrail the exceptions are retrown.
Resources
Papertrail Logging API
Troy’s send_remote_syslog.php
Php’s error handler
Plugin Handbook
Exception handling
PHP code coverage
Creating admin option pages
WordPress readme.txt
Installation
- Put the plugin in the plugins folder (
/wp-content/plugins/) - Activate plugin on the plugin page
- Enter your Papertrail information in the settings pages under the settings menu
- The system option allows you to change the system name within papertrail
- The program option allows you to differentiate within papertrail between diffent programs on one machine with the same name
- Choose between udp or tcp for your communication, use udp by default fallback to tcp if udp is not allowed on your environment
Changelog
Initial release of Logging-with-Papertrail
1.0.0
- Added: First release
- Added: Post errors to papertail
- Added: Post exceptions to papertrail
- Added: Admin settings page for saving papertrail information
- Added: Support custom system and program
- Added: Support udp and tcp(unenctrypted)
- Added: simple test settings on the admin page
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Best Logging with Papertrail alternatives
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FAQ
Logging with Papertrail: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 19, 2026
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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