Custom Error Log
v1.1.1by Dan Bahrami · updated 12 years ago
A tool for logging and monitoring custom errors, making debugging complex PHP a breeze.
- Rank
- #23,308
- Up73 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 36
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.3K
- 4,335 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Error Log at a glance
Custom Error Log is a WordPress plugin by Dan Bahrami with 30+ active installs, the #23,308 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.1.1 came out on Oct 23, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.0. Among the 31 plugins tagged “errors”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats55 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Error Log |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 36 · -16.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 43 |
Rank over time
#23,308 · down 887 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,308 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,381 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,056 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,877 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,882 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,883 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,615 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,698 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,487 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,438 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,421 |
Growth %
Average -1.47% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.35% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -11.90% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +2.44% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -2.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.0.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 22, 2014
- Last updated
- Oct 23, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Error Log
How many websites use Custom Error Log?
Custom Error Log is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,308 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Error Log been downloaded?
4,335 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Custom Error Log last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Oct 23, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Custom Error Log compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Error Log’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.0, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Custom Error Log still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Error Log have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Error Log?
The plugins most like Custom Error Log, by the tags they share, are KolorWeb Log Manager (50+), Debug Log Viewer (1K+) and Custom Error Pages (500+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 36 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 4.3K |
| Author | Dan Bahrami |
| First released | Oct 22, 2014 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 23, 2014 |
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