# Stream – Activity Log & Audit Trail

> Stream has 70K+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 76 reviews and 80.2K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 72/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Stream is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 70K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 72/100 on our health check.

**Real-time activity log and audit log for WordPress. Track every user action — logins, edits, plugin & settings changes — and get alerts.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #559 of 69,475 plugins
- **Active installs:** 70K+
- **Total downloads:** 2,539,515
- **Downloads (30 days):** 80,202 (+80.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 76 reviews
- **Health score:** 72/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 4.4.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 31, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** XWP (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/xwp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/stream/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Activity Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/activity-log/) | #3 | 87 |
| [audit log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/audit-log/) | #3 | 69 |
| [event log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/event-log/) | #3 | 13 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | #30 | 1,571 |
| [user tracking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-tracking/) | #3 | 25 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Activity Log | #6 | 2,087 |
| audit log | #6 | 1,444 |
| event log | #10 | 3,354 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| user tracking | #35 | 6,618 |

## Version adoption

- 4.4: 53.2%
- 4.1: 18.1%
- 4.3: 12.5%
- 4.2: 5%
- Other: 11.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Activity Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-security-audit-log/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (488) | Sep 23, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Activity Log – Monitor User and Agent Changes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aryo-activity-log/) | 200K+ | 4.3/5 (74) | Sep 7, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking, Brute-Force Login Protection & File Scanning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-simple-firewall/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (1,038) | Sep 21, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [User Activity Tracking and Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-activity-tracking-and-log/) | 2K+ | 3.5/5 (34) | Sep 16, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 6 | [Activity Logs, User Activity Tracking, Multisite Activity Log from Logtivity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/logtivity/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 22, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 7 | [WP Admin Audit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-audit/) | 1K+ | 3.7/5 (6) | Aug 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 8 | [Login Armor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-armor/) | 500+ | 5/5 (6) | Sep 24, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 9 | [Activity Log Pro – User Activity Log, Audit Log & Security Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/activity-log-pro/) | 400+ | 5/5 (15) | Sep 22, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 10 | [Logify WP – Activity Log & User Audit Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/logify-wp/) | 300+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 11 | [Adminify Activity Log & Audit Trail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adminify-activity-logs/) | 200+ | — | May 21, 2026 | 54/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Stream safe to use in 2026?
Stream is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 70K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 72/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Stream?
Stream is active on 70K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,539,515 times since it launched in December 2013. It was downloaded 80,202 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Stream work with WordPress 7.1?
Stream is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Stream last updated?
The latest version, 4.4.0, was released on August 31, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes Stream?
Stream is developed and maintained by XWP.

### What are the best alternatives to Stream?
The most popular alternatives to Stream are WP Activity Log (300K+ installs), Activity Log (200K+ installs) and Shield Security (30K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stream/ · Generated 2026-09-26 15:22 UTC by PageForge