Log HTTP Requests
v1.5.0by Matt Gibbs · updated 1 year ago
Log and view all WP HTTP requests
- Rank
- #4,559
- Up3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,460
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 82.4K
- 82,433 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 15 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Log HTTP Requests at a glance
Log HTTP Requests is a WordPress plugin by Matt Gibbs with 2K+ active installs, the #4,559 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 40 times, 41% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews. Version 1.5.0 came out on Nov 11, 2025 and is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 6 plugins tagged “requests”. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.2K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Log HTTP Requests |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 48 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 81 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 48 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 27 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,462 · +3.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,462 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,461 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,439 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,435 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,422 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,408 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,396 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,395 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,412 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,401 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,380 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,383 |
Rank over time
#4,559 · up 271 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,559 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,562 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,565 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,590 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,599 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,627 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,639 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,658 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,655 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,634 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,655 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,698 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,695 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,830 |
Growth %
Average +0.27% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.54% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.58% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.50% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.70% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.88% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.13% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4698 → #4590Downloads +29.6%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.580%
- v1.418%
- Other2.2%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★15 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 19, 2017
- Last updated
- Nov 11, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Log HTTP Requests
How many websites use Log HTTP Requests?
Log HTTP Requests is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,559 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Log HTTP Requests been downloaded?
82,433 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 40 times. See download stats
When was Log HTTP Requests last updated?
Version 1.5.0 came out on Nov 11, 2025 (11 months ago). See every release
Is Log HTTP Requests compatible with the latest WordPress?
Log HTTP Requests’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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.
Does Log HTTP Requests have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Log HTTP Requests up to date. See its security record
Is Log HTTP Requests still maintained?
Its last release was 11 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Log HTTP Requests have?
5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Log HTTP Requests?
The plugins most like Log HTTP Requests, by the tags they share, are Inspect HTTP Requests (100+), HTTP Requests Manager (1K+) and Check & Log Email (90K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
15 reviews
- 5 stars: 15 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 | ≈ 2,460 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 15 |
| Total downloads | 82.4K |
| Author | Matt Gibbs |
| First released | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Version | 1.5.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 11, 2025 |
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