# Best Syslog Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 6 syslog plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: WP fail2ban, WP Fail2Ban Redux, Trunc Logging.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP fail2ban – Advanced Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fail2ban/) | 60K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | Sep 30, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [WP Fail2Ban Redux](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fail2ban-redux/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (15) | May 27, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 3 | [Trunc Logging – Auditing syslog for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/trunc-logging/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Feb 8, 2024 | 33/100 |
| 4 | [Jeepers Peepers: WP Syslog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jeepers-peepers/) | 70+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 30, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [NextCellent Simple History](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ngg-simple-history/) | 60+ | — | Apr 1, 2016 | 25/100 |
| 6 | [Bang System Logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bang-syslog/) | 10+ | — | Aug 30, 2013 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular syslog plugin for WordPress?
WP fail2ban – Advanced Security is the most popular syslog plugin with 60K+ active installs and a 4.2/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many syslog plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 6 plugins tagged “syslog” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which syslog plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, WP fail2ban – Advanced Security has the highest rating at 4.2/5 from 71 reviews.

### Are these syslog plugins actively maintained?
2 of the top 6 syslog plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/syslog/ · Generated 2026-10-08 20:54 UTC by PageForge