Plugin Activation Tracker
Keep track of plugins you activate or deactivate through the dashboard by viewing when each and every one of them was enabled or disabled.
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Plugin Activation Tracker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Plugin Activation Tracker stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| plugin info | >100 |
| plugin status | >100 |
| plugin tracker | #30 |
| plugins | >100 |
| tracker | #73 |
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Share of active sites per release.
About Plugin Activation Tracker
From the official readme · v3.6Description
Keep track of plugins you activate or deactivate through the dashboard by viewing when each and every one of them was enabled or disabled.
This plugin allows storing plugin status tracker records for 60 days. Site administrator can customize the duration as their requirements.
Current features:
- Adds new columns on the plugins dashboard screen that shows when each plugin was activated and deactivated with author name and IP address.
- Supported on multisite.
- Control whether you’d like to see a relative date or a “regular” date as set under Settings > General
While by default the date & time settings are being used, you can always change the date format by filtering ‘pat_date_time_format_gwl’. For instance:
<?php
add_filter( 'pat_date_time_format_gwl', 'my_pat_date_time_format_gwl' );
function my_pat_date_time_format_gwl( $date_format ) {
return 'm-d-Y';
}
Here’s some more info on date & time formatting in WordPress
Here’s a link to the documentation for the plugin. This will help you learn more about its features and how to use it.
Documentation
For any feedback or queries regarding this plugin, please contact our Support team.
Installation
- Download and extract in your
wp-content/pluginsdirectory - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
- You’re all set!
Frequently asked questions
Installation Instructions
STANDARD INSTALLATION Upload plugin-activation-tracker folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress MU-PLUGINS INSTALLATION Upload the plugin-activation-tracker folder to the /wp-content/mu-plugins/ directory (if that directory does not exist, you can create it) Move plugin-activation-tracker.php out of /wp-content/mu-plugins/plugin-activation-tracker/ and directly into /wp-content/mu-plugins/
Will this work on a multisite installation?
Yes. If you need to see the activation status of plugins in a standard WP install, you can simply go to Plugins -> Installed Plugins in your admin area. This plugin is specifically developed for non-multisite, multisite and multi-network installs of WordPress.
How will change the date format?
Go to the general settings option and scroll on the bottom. The option will be there.
How many days we can store status record?
It can store 60 days but you can customize it according to your requirements. To customize go to the Dashboard > Settings > General
Changelog
Stable Release.
3.6
Stable Release.
3.5
Stable Release.
3.4
Stable Release.
3.3
Stable Release.
3.2
Stable Release.
3.1
Stable Release.
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FAQ
Plugin Activation Tracker: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Plugin Activation Tracker free?
Yes. Plugin Activation Tracker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Plugin Activation Tracker safe to use in 2026?
Plugin Activation Tracker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Plugin Activation Tracker?
Plugin Activation Tracker is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,077 times since it launched in February 2020. It was downloaded 154 times in the last 30 days.
Does Plugin Activation Tracker work with WordPress 7.1?
Plugin Activation Tracker 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 Plugin Activation Tracker need?
Plugin Activation Tracker requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Plugin Activation Tracker last updated?
The latest version, 3.6, was released on April 28, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Plugin Activation Tracker?
Plugin Activation Tracker is developed and maintained by Galaxy Weblinks.
What are the best alternatives to Plugin Activation Tracker?
The most popular alternatives to Plugin Activation Tracker are MilesWeb Tools (10K+ installs), Plugin Report (1K+ installs) and Plugin Activation Date (300+ installs).
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