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Actively maintained Tested with WP 7.1 #6 in plugin manager

PlugTracker

Tracks plugin activity, including activation, deactivation, addition, deletion, and updates, with date, time, and user information recorded.

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d64▼ -25.6% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score60/100Fair
All-time downloads732Since Feb 2025
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 5.2PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d12▼ -29.4% week over week
Our verdict

Use with caution

PlugTracker works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

  • Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far

How does it stack up?

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

Daily downloads

81624Jul 2Aug 15Sep 29
Yesterday1
Daily average (1y)1
Peak day32Aug 22, 2026
Last 12 months517

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

Rankings

Where PlugTracker stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
plugin manager >100 6,595 Best plugin manager plugins →
plugin tracker >100 1,346 Best plugin tracker plugins →
plugin updates manager >100 3,978 Best plugin updates manager plugins →
plugins >100 10,000 Best plugins plugins →

About PlugTracker

From the official readme · v1.2

Description

PlugTracker is a comprehensive WordPress plugin designed to log and manage plugin update, activation, deactivation, installation, and deletion events. With this plugin, WordPress administrators can monitor and audit plugin-related activities in real-time. It provides detailed tracking information, including the plugin name, event type, user who triggered the action, date, and time.

Keep your site secure and organized by knowing exactly what happens with your plugins, ensuring better control over your WordPress environment.

Key Features:
Plugin Update and Activity Tracking

Logs each plugin update with details such as:
– Plugin name
– Previous version
– Update status (e.g., Success or Failed)
– User who performed the update
– Date and time of the update
– Event Logging for Plugin Status Changes

Tracks when plugins are:
– Activated
– Deactivated
– Added (installed)
– Deleted (removed)

Records details like:
– Plugin name
– Event type (e.g., Activated, Deactivated, etc.)
– Triggered user
– Date and time of the event
– Admin Dashboard Interface
– Provides a clean and user-friendly dashboard interface

Displays logged data in two organized tables:
– Plugin Update Logs
– Plugin Event Logs (Activation, Deactivation, Addition, and Deletion)
– Includes search and filter options for better usability (optional future extension)

Automatically creates database tables to store plugin event and update logs during activation.
Easy cleanup of all logs using the built-in “Delete All Data” button in the dashboard.
Robust and Secure

Validates permissions to ensure only administrators can access the plugin data and controls.
Compatible with WordPress multisite installations.
Fully Automated

Hooks into WordPress core functions to automatically track events without additional configurations.
Lightweight and Fast

Optimized for performance to ensure your WordPress site remains fast and efficient.

Benefits:
– Gain full visibility into plugin management on your site
– Quickly identify who performed specific actions, such as updating or deleting plugins
– Enhance site security by tracking unauthorized or accidental changes to plugins
– Maintain a complete audit trail for compliance and debugging purposes
– Effortlessly manage plugin-related data from a single dashboard

Use Cases:
– Site Administrators
– Monitor all plugin activities on your WordPress installation
– Identify and troubleshoot issues caused by plugin updates or changes
– Agencies and Developers
– Provide clients with detailed reports on plugin changes. Keep track of team activities across different WordPress environments

Security-Conscious Users
– Ensure accountability for all plugin-related actions
– Track potential security breaches or unauthorized changes

Requirements:
WordPress Version: 4.7 or higher.
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher.
Database: MySQL version 5.6 or greater / MariaDB version 10.1 or greater.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/plugtracker/ directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
  3. That it! You are now tracking plugin updates in WordPress.

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FAQ

PlugTracker: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026

Is PlugTracker free?

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

Is PlugTracker safe to use in 2026?

PlugTracker works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

How many websites use PlugTracker?

PlugTracker is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 732 times since it launched in February 2025. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

Does PlugTracker work with WordPress 7.1?

Yes. The developer has tested PlugTracker up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.2 or newer.

What PHP version does PlugTracker need?

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

When was PlugTracker last updated?

The latest version, 1.2, was released on August 22, 2026 (1 month ago).

Who makes PlugTracker?

PlugTracker is developed and maintained by Guru Plugins.

What are the best alternatives to PlugTracker?

The most popular alternatives to PlugTracker are WP Plugin Manager (3K+ installs), Vulnerability Detector & Pl… (10+ installs) and Disable Plugins (10+ installs).

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