WP JavaScript Error Logger
v1.0by Pär Thernström · updated 13 years ago
A plugin that will log JavaScript-errors that occurs on the front-end of your website. Errors are logged to a non-public custom post type.
- Rank
- #46,283
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4K
- 4,024 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP JavaScript Error Logger at a glance
WP JavaScript Error Logger is a WordPress plugin by Pär Thernström with 10+ active installs, the #46,283 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on May 3, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 63 plugins tagged “error”, it ranks #46. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats140 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP JavaScript Error Logger |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -14.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#46,283 · down 4,142 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #46,283 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #43,486 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #43,198 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #42,359 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #42,218 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #42,297 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,809 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #48,152 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,141 |
Growth %
Average -1.28% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -21.43% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
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
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.1
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 27, 2013
- Last updated
- May 3, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP JavaScript Error Logger
How many websites use WP JavaScript Error Logger?
WP JavaScript Error Logger 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 #46,283 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP JavaScript Error Logger been downloaded?
4,024 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was WP JavaScript Error Logger last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on May 3, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is WP JavaScript Error Logger compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP JavaScript Error Logger’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 WP JavaScript Error Logger still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP JavaScript Error Logger have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP JavaScript Error Logger?
The plugins most like WP JavaScript Error Logger, by the tags they share, are Check & Log Email (90K+), Email Log (80K+) and Async JavaScript (60K+). 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 | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 4K |
| Author | Pär Thernström |
| First released | Apr 27, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 3, 2013 |
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