=== Activity Log Pro - User Activity Log, Audit Log & Security Monitor ===
Contributors: activitylogpro,darrenmcentee
Donate link: https://activitylog.pro/sponsor/
Tags: activity-log, audit-log, audit-trail, user-activity, event-log
Requires at least: 6.3
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.0.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Plugin URI: https://activitylog.pro/
Author URI: https://profiles.wordpress.org/activitylogpro/

WordPress activity log & admin user tracking. Track logins, content changes, and security events to see who did what, when, and where.

== Description ==

Activity Log Pro is a complete **WordPress activity log**, **user activity log**, and **audit log** plugin for **user tracking** and accountability. Track user logins, content changes, plugin and theme updates, settings changes, and other important site activity - and see who did what, when, and where from one clean activity dashboard.

**Activity Log Pro** gives you a complete **audit trail** of everything happening on your WordPress site. See **who** logged in, **what** content changed, exactly **when** it happened, which plugins were updated and any suspicious activity - all in one place.

Perfect for businesses, e-commerce stores, agencies, **WordPress maintenance services**, and multi-user sites that need full visibility into user and system changes.

**Agencies and freelancers managing multiple sites** can use **Log Channels** (Premium) to centralise logs from every client site into a single logging platform like Datadog or Better Stack. 

Whether you’re **troubleshooting** issues, staying **compliant**, or monitoring for **security** threats, **Activity Log Pro** is your **WordPress activity tracker** and **activity monitoring tool** to keep your site **secure** and transparent.

> _"This is a super slick plugin guys. Very simple to use, very clean interface. Super excited about it."_ - [Ryan @ InfluenceWP.com](https://x.com/PineDigitalCo/status/1965138634732196243)

> _"Perfect! Robust and exemplary neat plugin! All the info that you need is in a clear overview."_ - [@mixha](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/perfect-10814/)

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== Why Use a WordPress Activity Log? ==

Understand every action on your site, reduce **security** risks, and simplify **compliance**.

**Security & Compliance**: Stay compliant with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations while detecting failed logins, role changes, and suspicious behavior.

**Troubleshooting & Debugging**: See exactly what changed before something broke - track plugin updates, theme edits, and content changes.

**User Accountability & Audit Trails**: Know exactly who did what, when, and from which IP address for complete transparency and legal **compliance**.

**Performance & Site Health**: Monitor plugin installations, theme changes and modifications that impact your site's speed and stability.

**Enhanced Backup Strategy**: Create detailed change logs that complement your backups - know exactly what to restore and when changes occurred.

**WordPress Security Monitoring**: Track failed logins, suspicious activities, user role changes, and potential **security** threats in real-time.

== Key Features of This WordPress Activity Log Plugin ==

=== 🚀 Complete Core Activity Tracking ===
* User login/logout activities with IP tracking
* Failed login attempt monitoring for security
* Login Flood Guard (optional) — caps consecutive failed-login log entries during brute-force bursts; configurable threshold (20/50/100/200), on/off toggle, and an inline notice on the Activity Logs screen when suppression is active
* Post, page, and custom post type changes (create, update, delete)
* Media library activities (upload, edit, delete)
* Plugin installations, activations, deactivations, and updates
* Theme switches, installations, and customizer changes
* WordPress core updates
* Widget modifications and placement changes
* Menu creation, updates, and deletions
* User registration, profile updates, and role changes
* Comment activities (approved, spam, trash, delete)
* Settings and options changes
* Category and tag management

=== 🔌 Advanced Plugin Integrations ===
* **WooCommerce Activity Log**: Complete e-commerce activity monitoring — track order modifications, product changes, inventory updates, customer data edits, payment gateway settings, and coupon usage for full store **audit trails** (Premium)
* **Yoast SEO Activity Log**: Monitor all SEO changes including meta descriptions, title tags, search engines follow links, Advanced Meta Robots, Breadcrumbs Title updates, focus keyword changes, and readability optimizations to maintain SEO integrity (Premium)

=== Free Professional Features ===
* Real-time activity monitoring dashboard
* Advanced filtering and search capabilities
* Detailed activity metadata and context
* IP address tracking for **security** analysis
* User role-based activity permissions
* Customizable data retention policies
* Export capabilities (CSV, JSON, HTML and TXT formats)
* Clean, responsive admin interface
* Database optimization for performance

=== 💎 Premium Features ===

**Upgrade to Activity Log Pro Premium** for advanced **security** and privacy controls:

* **Advanced IP Privacy Controls** - GDPR-compliant IP anonymization and masking options
* **IP Location Mapping** - Geographical insights for visitor analysis and **security** monitoring
* **Security Alerts** - Security Alerts helps you detect important WordPress activity in real time with instant email notifications for security events, content changes, and core/plugin updates. Configure smart alert cooldowns, choose multiple recipients, and reduce noise while still catching high-risk behavior fast.
* **Log Channels** - Centralise activity logs from all your WordPress sites into one platform. Stream every log entry in real time to Grafana Loki, Better Stack, Slack, Papertrail, Loggly, Datadog, Syslog/SIEM targets, or your own custom webhook endpoint. Every event is automatically tagged with the site name and URL — so you can filter across all your sites inside your existing logging platform. Delivered asynchronously in background jobs with zero impact on page load times. Ideal for agencies, WordPress maintenance services, and freelancers managing multiple client sites.

* **Enhanced Security Features** - Real-time logs and suspicious activity logs (via Live Monitor)
* **JSON Feed Export** - SIEM integration with **secure** token-based access
* **WooCommerce Logger** - Comprehensive e-commerce tracking (orders, products, customers)
* **Yoast SEO Logger** - Complete SEO **audit trails** for meta data and schema changes
* **Priority Support** - Direct access to expert support with faster response times

[👉 Compare Free vs Premium Features →](https://activitylog.pro/features/#compare) | [👉 Try out the Demo →](https://demo.tastewp.com/ActivityLogPro)

== 🏢 Centralised Logging for Agencies & WordPress Maintenance Services ==

Managing multiple WordPress sites? **Log Channels** (Premium) lets you stream activity logs from every client site into a single external logging platform — so you can monitor all your sites in one place, without logging into each WordPress admin individually.

**How it works**: Install Activity Log Pro on each WordPress site, configure a Log Channel pointing to your preferred logging platform, and every activity log entry is forwarded in real time. Each event is automatically tagged with the **site name** and **site URL**, so you can filter, search, and alert by site inside your chosen platform.

**Supported platforms — bring your own logging stack:**

* **[Better Stack](https://betterstack.com/)** — Stream logs to your Better Stack Logs source; filter by site in the Telemetry dashboard
* **[Datadog](https://www.datadoghq.com/)** — Forward logs to your Datadog account; filter by `site_name` or `site_url` in Logs Search
* **[Loggly](https://www.loggly.com/)** — Centralise logs in Loggly; tag and query by site across your entire client portfolio
* **[Papertrail](https://www.papertrail.com/)** — Route logs via HTTPS token or classic Syslog to your Papertrail destinations
* **[Slack](https://slack.com/)** — Push activity events to a Slack channel for real-time awareness across all sites
* **Custom Webhook / Syslog / SIEM** — Connect to any endpoint or enterprise SIEM platform

**Why agencies and maintenance services choose Log Channels:**

* **One dashboard, all sites** — view and search logs from every client site in your existing logging platform
* **No vendor lock-in** — choose the platform you already use; no new SaaS subscription required
* **Tamper-proof audit trail** — if a site is compromised and an attacker clears the on-site logs, your external copy is already safely stored and completely out of reach
* **Zero performance impact** — log delivery runs asynchronously in background jobs; visitors and admins never wait for external services to respond
* **Multiple simultaneous channels** — send logs to Datadog for archiving and Slack for real-time alerts at the same time
* **Per-channel test button** — verify each connection is working before you rely on it

View full Log Channels details: [👉 activitylog.pro/features →](https://activitylog.pro/features/#LogChannels)

== ⚡ Performance & Database ==

* **Custom database table** – Activity Log Pro uses its own dedicated table, keeping your posts and meta tables clean and queries fast.
* **Low-overhead logging** – Events are captured in real time using optimised queries designed to have minimal impact on site performance.
* **Configurable retention** – Set log retention from 7 to 365 days to keep your database lean and manageable.
* **Automatic cleanup** – Scheduled purges run automatically based on your retention settings, with no manual intervention required.

== 🧹 Clean Uninstall ==

* **Full data removal** – Uninstalling the plugin removes all log data, custom tables, plugin options, and scheduled tasks.
* **No leftover clutter** – Your database is restored to its original state with nothing left behind, so you can test the plugin with confidence.

== 🛡️ Security & Privacy ==

Activity Log Pro takes your privacy and **security** seriously:

* **IP Address Anonymization by Default** - All IP addresses are automatically anonymized (e.g., 192.168.1.xxx) for privacy protection
* **WordPress Standard Security** - Database security practices (prepared statements, input sanitization)
* **Configurable Data Retention** - Meet your privacy requirements with customizable retention periods
* **Administrator-Only Access** - All plugin features require administrator privileges for security

=== 📊 Perfect For ===

* **Business Websites & Corporate Sites**: Maintain GDPR **compliance**, PCI DSS standards, and **audit trail** requirements for regulatory inspections and security protocols.
* **WooCommerce & E-commerce Stores**: Track order modifications, product changes, inventory adjustments, customer data access, and payment processing for fraud prevention and **compliance**.
* **Multi-user WordPress Sites**: Monitor team member activities, role changes, content approvals, and administrative access for complete user accountability.
* **WordPress Development & Staging Sites**: Track plugin installations, removal, theme modifications.
* **Digital Agencies, WordPress Maintenance Services & Freelancers**: Centralise **activity logs** across all your client sites into a single logging platform like Datadog, Better Stack, or Loggly. Each log entry is tagged with the site name and URL, giving you a unified, searchable **audit trail** across your entire portfolio — without logging into each site individually. Use **Log Channels** (Premium) to stream logs from all your client sites to your existing stack. No new SaaS dashboard required — bring your own logging platform and stay in control of your data.
* **Membership Sites & Private Communities**: Track member activities, subscription changes, content access, and community moderation actions.
* **Educational Institutions & Learning Management**: Monitor student submissions, instructor activities, course content changes, and user enrollment modifications.
* **News & Publishing Websites**: Monitor editorial workflows, content publication schedules, author activities, and SEO optimization changes.

== 🔧 Easy Setup & Configuration ==

Get started in minutes:
1. Install and activate the plugin - it works out of the box with default settings
2. Configure which activities to track (optional)
3. Set your data retention preferences (optional)
4. Start monitoring immediately
(There are various other Settings for you to explore)

No complex setup required — this **WordPress activity log** works right away with sensible defaults while offering extensive customization options for advanced users.

== 💡 Use Cases ==

This **user activity log** helps you answer the questions that matter most:

**Troubleshooting**: "What changed right before the site broke?"
**Security Monitoring**: "Who attempted to login with admin credentials?"
**Content Management**: "When was this post last modified and by whom?"
**Compliance**: "Show me all user activities for the past 6 months"
**Performance**: "What plugins were recently activated that might be slowing the site?"
**Multi-Site Management**: "Which of my client sites had a plugin deactivated, a user role changed, or a new admin added today?"

== Installation ==

= Automatic Installation =
1. Login to your WordPress admin panel
2. Go to Plugins → Add New
3. Search for "Activity Log Pro"
4. Click "Install Now" and then "Activate"

That's it, event logging will work right away

= Manual Installation =
1. Download the plugin zip file
2. Login to your WordPress admin panel
3. Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
4. Select the downloaded zip file and click "Install Now"
5. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu

= After Activation =
1. Navigate to **Activity Log Pro** in your WordPress admin menu.
2. Configure your tracking preferences in the Settings tab (optional).
3. Set data retention policies according to your needs (optional).
4. Review the activity dashboard to see tracked events.
5. Use Exclusions (Setting) to filter our events you do not want to track (optional).

= If it's not working =
If the plugin isn't working after activation:
1. **Check Permissions**: Ensure you have Administrator privileges - Activity Log Pro requires `manage_options` capability
2. **Clear Cache**: Clear any caching plugins or server-side caches
3. **Check Database**: Verify your WordPress database is accessible and has proper permissions
4. **Plugin Conflicts**: Temporarily deactivate ALL plugins to identify conflicts
5. **Caching Plugin Issues**: Clear cache after generating feed tokens, or exclude feed URLs from caching (plugin will detect and warn about caching conflicts)
6. **Theme Issues**: Switch to a default WordPress theme temporarily
7. **Get Support**: Visit [activitylog.pro/support](https://activitylog.pro/support/) for detailed troubleshooting

The plugin should start logging immediately after activation. If issues persist, check your WordPress debug log for specific error messages.

=== System Requirements ===

* WordPress 6.3 or higher
* PHP 7.4 or higher
* MySQL 5.6 or higher (or MariaDB 10.0+)
* Minimum 64MB PHP memory limit (128MB recommended)

=== Database Information ===

* **Creates custom table**: `{prefix}actlogpro_activity_log_pro_all_logs`
* **Estimated storage**: ~1KB per logged event
* **Automatic cleanup**: Based on retention settings (7-365 days)
* **Uses WordPress database prefix**: Follows WordPress naming conventions

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin affect my site's performance? =

Activity Log Pro is engineered for minimal performance impact. It uses a custom database table and optimized queries to ensure efficient logging. For most sites, the overhead is negligible, but as with any logging plugin, there is some additional database activity during user actions. Log retention and caching features help maintain long-term performance. There is also an exclusion filter to prevent any event getting logged.

= Is this plugin GDPR compliant? =

Yes, this plugin includes GDPR-ready features to help with GDPR **compliance** including IP anonymization, data retention controls, and the ability to delete user-specific logs upon request. Compliance responsibility lies solely with you/your organisation.

= My site has too many log entries from automated processes. How can I reduce the noise? =

Activity Log Pro includes a powerful exclusion feature to filter out unwanted automated entries while preserving important security and audit information.

**To set up exclusions:**

1. Go to Activity Log Pro > Settings
2. Find the "Event Filtering & Exclusions" section  
3. Use the "Excluded Option Names" field to specify what to exclude

**Exclusion methods:**

- **Exact matching**: Enter specific option names like `user_session_data`
- **Wildcard patterns**: Use * as placeholder:
  - `temp_*` excludes anything starting with "temp_"
  - `*_backup` excludes anything ending with "_backup" 
  - `*cache*` excludes anything containing "cache"

**Common exclusion patterns:**

**Important:** Exclusions only prevent future logging - existing logs remain unchanged. Start with specific exclusions before using broad wildcard patterns.

For detailed examples and best practices, see our [👉 complete exclusion guide →](https://activitylog.pro/docs/how-tos/how-to-exclude-items-or-objects-from-logs/).

= How long are activity logs stored? =

By default, logs are stored for 30 days. You can customize this in the plugin settings to any period from 7 days to 365 days retention (365 days is not recommended for performance reasons).

= Can I export the activity logs? =

Yes! You can export logs in multiple formats including CSV, JSON, HTML and TXT formats. Exports can be filtered by date range, user, activity type, and more.

= Can I exclude events from the logs screen? =

Yes, Activity Log Pro provides both filtering and exclusion capabilities:

Real-time Filtering (on logs screen):

- Date Range: Filter by specific date ranges
- User: Filter by specific users
- Event Type: Filter by categories (user, post, comment, etc.)
- Action: Filter by actions (create, update, delete, etc.)
- Search: Context-aware search across all log fields
- Multiple filters can be combined for precise results

Permanent Exclusions (in settings):

- Excluded Option Names: Prevent specific option updates from being logged
- Found in Settings > Event Filtering & Exclusions
- Supports exact matches and wildcards (e.g. temp_, _backup, cache etc)
- Useful for excluding automated processes, transients, and auto-saves
- Reduces database bloat from noise events
- One option name per line in the textarea

The filtering is temporary (for viewing) while exclusions are permanent (prevents logging entirely).

= Does it work with multisite installations? =

Activity Log Pro can be installed on WordPress multisite networks and will function on individual sites within the network. However, the current version does not include network-wide administration features or centralized logging across network sites. Each site in the network maintains its own separate activity logs.

= Can I monitor multiple WordPress sites from one central place? =

Yes — with **Log Channels** (Premium) you can stream activity logs from every WordPress site to a single external logging platform such as Better Stack, Datadog, Loggly, or Papertrail. Every log entry is automatically tagged with the site name and URL, so you can filter and search across all your sites in one place.

This makes Log Channels the ideal solution for agencies, WordPress maintenance services, and freelancers managing multiple client sites. You use the logging platform you already have — no extra SaaS subscription required.

View full Log Channels details: [👉 activitylog.pro/features →](https://activitylog.pro/features/#LogChannels)

= What integrations are available? =

Currently, we have deep integrations with WooCommerce and Yoast SEO, with more coming soon. The plugin also works seamlessly with most other WordPress plugins.

= Can I customize what activities are tracked? =

Yes, the plugin includes granular controls to enable or disable tracking for specific activity types. You can track everything or only the activities that matter to your site.

= Is technical support provided? =

Yes, I provide comprehensive support. The free version support is via the WordPress plugin support forum. Premium support options are via [👉 activitylog.pro/support →](https://activitylog.pro/support/)

= Can I track custom post types? =

Yes, Activity Log Pro automatically tracks all custom post types in addition to standard WordPress posts and pages.

= How do I view failed login attempts? =

Failed login attempts are tracked automatically and can be viewed in the main activity dashboard. Filter by "Login_failed" Action to see security-related login issues.

= What happens to my data if I uninstall the plugin? =

Activity Log Pro includes a complete uninstall process that removes all plugin data, all logs, custom tables and settings when you choose to uninstall. This ensures your database remains clean and optimized with no leftover data or performance impact. Set the "`Remove all plugin data on uninstall`" option in "`Uninstall Clean-up`" within Settings.

= What's the difference between free and premium versions? =

The free version includes comprehensive activity logging for all WordPress core functions. Premium adds advanced privacy controls, enhanced security features, IP location mapping, SIEM integration capabilities, and priority support. View full Premium Features [👉 activitylog.pro/pricing →](https://activitylog.pro/pricing/).

= Are there any known limitations? =

* **Multisite networks**: Each site maintains its own separate on-site logs. For centralised multi-site logging across independent WordPress installs, use **Log Channels** (Premium) to stream all sites into a single external platform such as Datadog, Better Stack, or Loggly — each log entry tagged by site name and URL.
* **Administrator-only access**: Requires `manage_options` capability - only Administrators and Super Admins can access plugin features
* **High-traffic sites**: Consider adjusting retention periods for optimal performance
* **Memory-intensive operations**: May require increased PHP memory limits for large exports or extensive logging
* **Feed export limits**: RSS/JSON feeds are limited to 50-100 entries per request
* **Real-time logging**: Continuous logging may impact performance on extremely high-traffic sites
* **Database dependency**: Uses MySQL/MariaDB-specific features and functions

== Screenshots ==

1. **Activity Dashboard** - View recent user activities at a glance screenshot-1.png
2. **Detailed Activity View** - Comprehensive details for each logged event (1) screenshot-2.png
3. **Detailed Activity View** - Comprehensive details for each logged event (2) screenshot-3.png
4. **IP Address Location Mapping** - Transforms raw IP addresses into geographical intelligence screenshot-4.png
5. **Settings Panel** - Easy-to-use configuration options screenshot-5.png
6. **Exclusion Capabilities** - Sophisticated event filtering and exclusion capabilities screenshot-6.png
7. **Secure Token Based Event Feeds** - Secure token based feed generation for JSON and RSS formats screenshot-7.png

== Changelog ==

**Love Activity Log Pro? Here's how you can help!**

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= 1.0.9 | June 19, 2026 =
* New: **Live Sessions** (Free) — **Monitor all active WordPress login sessions** from a dedicated admin screen. View user, role, IP address, browser/OS, login time, session ID, and session expiry. Search and filter by username or role, highlight concurrent sessions, optional live polling, and one-click links to trace activity for each session.
* New: **Live Sessions** (Free) — **Active / Idle status** — See which users are currently active in the WordPress dashboard (configurable threshold: 5, 10, or 15 minutes).
* New: **Live Sessions** (Premium) — **Terminate individual sessions**, emergency lockdown (log out everyone except you), simultaneous session limits, geolocation, full IP display, and session management email alerts (new login, terminated, blocked, emergency lockdown).
* Fixed: **Download Session Issue** (Premium) — A download session timeout issue that could cause updates to fail with "Download failed. Forbidden".

= 1.0.8 | May 22, 2026 =
* New: **Site Health Monitor** (Free) — When WordPress runs its Site Health checks, we now note important changes in your activity log: a new problem showing up, a problem clearing up, or the seriousness level shifting. You can turn this on or off under **Settings > Event Tracking**.
* New: **Security Alerts** (Premium) — Under **Core & Plugin Alerts**, you can choose to get an email when WordPress flags a **critical** Site Health issue (the same kind of serious warning you see on the Site Health screen). Other Site Health changes stay in the log only; only critical issues can trigger mail when you enable this option.
* Enhanced: **View Site Health** — In the activity log, expanding a Site Health entry shows a **View Site Health** link so you can open the WordPress Site Health screen in one click.
* Enhanced: Compatibility with WordPress 7.0 visual styling to match the latest WordPress design - Admin styles aligned with WP 7.0 core UI (compatible with WordPress 5 and 6).

= 1.0.7.1 | May 12, 2026 =
* Maintenance: Hardened the **severity** column database migration for Plugin Check / coding standards (sanitised table identifier; PHPCS suppressions scoped to schema-only queries).

= 1.0.7 | May 11, 2026 =
* New: **Logging Levels** (Free) - 'Severity' has been added to every activity entry — Critical, High, Medium, Low, and Info — so it’s easier to quickly identify important events. You can now filter by **Severity** level in the admin log view, see clear severity badges, and include levels in exports and secure JSON/RSS feeds.
* Fixed: **Security Alerts** now honour **Excluded Post Types** — publish, update, trash, delete, and related media alerts no longer fire for excluded post types (attachments respect the same parent-type exclusion rules as logging). - (Thanks to [Julia Elliott](https://frenchpropertymarketplace.com/) for reporting)
* Enhanced: **Alert emails** (Premium) — event details now include the **Site URL**.

= 1.0.6 | April 29, 2026 =
* New: **Log Channels** (Premium) - Introducing Log Channels, Route activity log events to external destinations in real-time. Send logs to Grafana Loki, Better Stack, Slack, Papertrail, Loggly, Datadog, custom Syslog/SIEM targets, or your own custom Webhook endpoint. (Premium)
* New: **Login Flood Guard** (Free) — Caps repeated failed-login log rows during attacks (20/50/100/200); optional toggle under Security events; notice on Activity Logs when suppression runs. (Free)
* New: **Daily Groups** (Free) - Displays a visual section header showing 'Today', 'Yesterday', 'X days ago', in the Activity Logs table when sorting by Date. (Free)
* Fixed: JSON feed works more reliably alongside BuddyPress and similar community plugins. (Premium) - (Thanks to [David Luiz Adeniji](https://idscreate.com/) for reporting)

= 1.0.5 | April 14, 2026 =
* New: **Security Alerts** - Receive instant email notifications for important security, content, and core/plugin events. Configure alert cooldown periods, set multiple recipients, and choose which categories to monitor: Security Alerts, Content Change Alerts, or Core & Plugin Alerts. (Premium).
* New: Option to **exclude media attachments deleted** from Excluded Post Types. (Premium)
* Enhanced: Added **Log Retention** period and next scheduled **Auto-Purge** date to the activity log summary Stats Box
* Enhanced: Stats & Insights - **Stat Cards are now pre-filtered** - click any card to jump directly to the Activity Logs screen with that event type pre-filtered.
* Fixed: User filter dropdown now shows all users with logged activity, including those with custom roles (e.g. from themes like Houzez).
* Fixed: Media exclusion not applying correctly in certain configurations.

= 1.0.4 | March 5, 2026 =
* Compliance: Plugin directory updates (review link, display name, Chart.js upgrade, nonce sanitization).
* New: Support for WooCommerce 10.5.3.
* New: Premium add-on now supports secure, token-based automatic updates via Lemon Squeezy. (A one-off manually update of premium is required) - Download it from your account: https://app.lemonsqueezy.com/my-orders/
* Fixed: Resolved duplicate integration initialization preventing conflicts with WooCommerce. (Premium)
* Fixed: WooCommerce system status page now displays correctly with premium features active. (Premium)
* Fixed: REST API authentication compatibility for WooCommerce integrations. (Premium)
* Fixed: Category and Tag activities (create, edit, delete) are now properly logged for Posts > Categories and Posts > Tags - (Thanks to [Nikhil @nikhilpatel68](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/fatal-error-in-class-alp-events-php-when-deleting-a-category/) for reporting)

= 1.0.3.1 | November 24, 2025 =
* Added: Option to **Exclude Media Attachments uploaded** to Excluded Post Types. (Premium)
* Fixed: Fixed some small bugs.
* Enhanced: Tested on WordPress 6.9 (RC2).
* Enhanced: Languages updated.

= 1.0.3 | November 13, 2025 =
* Added: **Excluded Post Types feature (Premium)** - Select custom post types to exclude from activity logging
* Fixed: Premium plugin initialization timing to resolve activation dependency issues
* Fixed: License tab rendering when premium plugin is active
* Fixed: Extension interface loading sequence for proper premium feature registration
* Enhanced: Custom Post Type exclusion now works across all logging methods (create, update, delete, status transitions)

= 1.0.2 | October 24, 2025 =
* Added: **Activity Digest Email Reports** - Automated daily, weekly, or monthly email summaries of site activity
* Added: Customizable email schedules with timezone support and multiple recipient support
* Added: Email Schedule Status display showing cron status, next run time, and last sent timestamp
* Added: Test email functionality and email preview for digest reports
* Added: Excluded Option Names filtering - Now Easily Filter out unwanted option logs (transients, cache, etc.)
* Enhanced: Settings UI with improved layout and professional status indicators
* Enhanced: Log descriptions now highlight "changed from/to" values with color-coded display for easier comparison
* Enhanced: Array and object values in logs now show actual content instead of generic "[array]" placeholder
* Fixed: Settings save functionality to prevent duplicate submissions

= 1.0.1 | September 23, 2025 =
* Added: **New Dashboard widgets**: **(1)** Daily Activity, **(2)** Activity by Event Type, **(3)** Action Type Distribution, **(4)** Peak Activity Times.
* Added: Quick Tips feature - Comprehensive tips covering logs, database management, feature discovery, security, and workflow optimization.
* Added: ChangeLog card to Help Tab.
* Added: New 'Core Track Events' - 'WordPress core events (updates)' option.
* Added: Smart Rating Request - with meaningful milestones.
* Enhanced: Improved plugin stability and performance.
* Enhanced: Better plugin upgrade experience with data preservation.
* Enhanced: Log Search results now maintain consistency with the "Live Monitoring" feature, if enabled.
* Fixed: Data Picker UI on Export page.
* Fixed: Various minor bugs and improvements for better reliability.

= 1.0.0 | July 22, 2025 =
* New: Initial release.
* New: Complete activity tracking for all WordPress core functions.
* New: User login/logout monitoring with IP tracking.
* New: Post, page, and media activity logging.
* New: Plugin and theme change tracking.
* New: WooCommerce integration.
* New: Yoast SEO integration.
* New: Export functionality (CSV, JSON, HTML and TXT formats).
* New: Advanced filtering and search.
* New: Customizable data retention.
* New: GDPR **compliance** features.
* New: Mobile-responsive admin interface.
* New: Enterprise-grade custom database architecture.
* New: Complete uninstall cleanup system.
* New: WordPress core 6.8 compatibility checked.
* New: PHP Compatibility check on plugin loading.
* New: Additional enhancements for complete activity logging.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
**IMPORTANT**: Always export your logs or create a full site backup before updating any plugin.
This is the initial release of Activity Log Pro - the most comprehensive WordPress activity logging solution available. Install now to start monitoring your site's activities!

== Privacy Policy ==

Activity Log Pro logs user activities on your WordPress site. This may include:

* User login/logout times and IP addresses (anonymized by default)
* Content creation, modification, and deletion activities
* Plugin and theme changes
* Administrative actions

**Data Storage**: Activity logs are stored locally in your WordPress database by default. No log data is sent to external services unless you explicitly enable a Log Channel (Premium), which can forward copies of logs to services like Datadog, Grafana Loki, Better Stack, and others.

**IP Address Privacy**: IP addresses are automatically anonymized by default (e.g., 192.168.1.xxx) for privacy protection. Full IP addresses are only stored if explicitly enabled by administrators in the premium version.

**Third-Party Services**: The plugin uses ipinfo.io for optional IP geolocation lookups when administrators manually request location information, and LemonSqueezy for payment processing when users choose to purchase premium features and for newsletter subscriptions when users voluntarily sign up. The ipinfo.io service is only used when explicitly requested and data is cached locally. LemonSqueezy is only used when users voluntarily initiate premium purchases, subscription management, or newsletter signups.

**Data Retention**: You can configure data retention periods to meet your privacy requirements. You can configure a secure JSON feed, with access via a secure authentication token, available in Premium [→ activitylog.pro/pricing](https://activitylog.pro/pricing/)

== Support ==

For support, documentation, and feature requests, please visit:

* Plugin Website [ → activitylog.pro](https://activitylog.pro/)
* Get Support [ → activitylog.pro/support](https://activitylog.pro/support/)
* Plugin Docs [ → activitylog.pro/docs](https://activitylog.pro/docs/)
* Following on Twitter/X [ → x.com/ActivityLog](https://x.com/ActivityLog)

== Third-Party Services ==

This plugin uses the following third-party services:

**IP Geolocation Service (ipinfo.io)**
- **Purpose**: Provides geographical location data for IP addresses to enhance security monitoring
- **Data Sent**: IP addresses are sent to ipinfo.io for location lookup when administrators manually request IP location information
- **When Used**: Only when administrators manually request IP location information via the admin interface
- **Privacy Policy**: https://ipinfo.io/privacy-policy
- **Terms of Service**: https://ipinfo.io/terms-of-service
- **Data Storage**: Location data is cached locally for 24 hours to minimize API calls
- **User Control**: This feature is optional and only available to administrators who explicitly request IP location data

**Payment Processing Service (LemonSqueezy)**
- **Purpose**: Handles secure payment processing, license validation, and subscription management for premium features
- **Data Sent**: When users choose to purchase premium plans, payment information (credit card details, billing address), email address, and license details are processed by LemonSqueezy
- **When Used**: Only when users voluntarily initiate premium plan purchases, license activation, or subscription management
- **Privacy Policy**: https://www.lemonsqueezy.com/privacy
- **Terms of Service**: https://www.lemonsqueezy.com/terms
- **Data Storage**: Payment and license data is managed entirely by LemonSqueezy - no payment information is stored on your WordPress site
- **User Control**: Users have complete control over whether to purchase premium features and can manage their subscriptions through LemonSqueezy's customer portal

**Newsletter Subscription Service (LemonSqueezy)**
- **Purpose**: Allows users to voluntarily subscribe to product updates and educational content newsletters
- **Data Sent**: Name and email address only when users explicitly choose to subscribe to the newsletter
- **When Used**: Only when users voluntarily fill out and submit the newsletter subscription form in the plugin settings
- **Privacy Policy**: https://www.lemonsqueezy.com/privacy
- **Terms of Service**: https://www.lemonsqueezy.com/terms
- **Data Storage**: Newsletter subscription data is managed by LemonSqueezy - no subscription information is stored on your WordPress site
- **User Control**: Users have complete control over newsletter subscription and can unsubscribe at any time via email links or LemonSqueezy's customer portal