Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Error Log Monitor currently ranks #1275 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1270, first reached on Aug 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 429 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 516% versus the month before (70/day).
- The latest release, v1.7.13, shipped on Oct 12, 2026 (5 days ago) — release #51 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1275 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1272 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1272 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1272 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 439 |
| 2026-09-30 | 67 |
| 2026-08-31 | 128 |
| 2026-07-31 | 76 |
| 2026-06-30 | 73 |
| 2026-05-31 | 56 |
| 2026-04-30 | 110 |
| 2026-03-31 | 112 |
| 2026-02-28 | 50 |
| 2026-01-31 | 70 |
| 2025-12-31 | 79 |
| 2025-11-30 | 80 |
| 2025-10-31 | 220 |
| 2025-09-30 | 120 |
| 2025-08-31 | 60 |
| 2025-07-31 | 100 |
| 2025-06-30 | 108 |
| 2025-05-31 | 60 |
| 2025-04-30 | 138 |
| 2025-03-31 | 147 |
| 2025-02-28 | 156 |
| 2025-01-31 | 504 |
| 2024-12-31 | 93 |
| 2024-11-30 | 94 |
| 2024-10-31 | 864 |
| 2024-09-30 | 144 |
| 2024-08-31 | 53 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Janis Elsts |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.7.13 |
| Versions released | 51 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-12 |
| Added to directory | 2012-07-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds a Dashboard widget that displays the latest messages from your PHP error log. It can also send logged errors to email.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Error Log Monitor?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Error Log Monitor?
As of October 17, 2026, Error Log Monitor ranks #1275 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1270.
When was Error Log Monitor last updated?
Error Log Monitor was last updated on October 12, 2026 (version 1.7.13). It has shipped 51 releases in total.
Who makes Error Log Monitor?
Error Log Monitor is developed by Janis Elsts. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2012.
