Simple Log Viewer
v1.0.4.2by Pedro Avelar · updated 3 months ago
A simple plugin to log errors in real time in a metabox in the admin panel, too integrated with WP-CLI
- Rank
- #34,697
- Down422 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,343 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple Log Viewer at a glance
Simple Log Viewer is a WordPress plugin by Pedro Avelar with 10+ active installs, the #34,697 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.4.2 came out on Jul 27, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 2 plugins tagged “error log viewer”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats76 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple Log Viewer |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -6.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#34,697 · down 1,250 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #34,697 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #34,275 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #34,150 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #33,447 |
Growth %
Average -0.71% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +33.3%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.4.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.4
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Apr 23, 2024
- Last updated
- Jul 27, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple Log Viewer
How many websites use Simple Log Viewer?
Simple Log Viewer is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #34,697 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple Log Viewer been downloaded?
2,343 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Simple Log Viewer last updated?
Version 1.0.4.2 came out on Jul 27, 2026 (3 months ago).
Is Simple Log Viewer compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Simple Log Viewer still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple Log Viewer have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Log Viewer?
The plugins most like Simple Log Viewer, by the tags they share, are Debug Log Manager (10K+), Log Emails (6K+) and Error Log Viewer by BestWebSoft (5K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | Pedro Avelar |
| First released | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Version | 1.0.4.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jul 27, 2026 |
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