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Best WordPress Plugins for Monitoring A Site

15 plugins compared · Updated August 2026 · Monitoring & Uptime

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Choosing a WordPress plugin for monitoring a site comes down to a few things: whether it is still actively maintained, whether real users rate it well, and whether it does the specific job you need without dragging the rest of the site down.

We ranked 15 plugins using our WPScore, which weighs the user rating (adjusted for how many people actually rated it), how many sites run it, how recently it was updated, and which WordPress version it is tested against. 15 of them have enough public data to be scored; the rest are listed below the ranked block, clearly marked, rather than being given a number we cannot justify.

How this list is funded. Some links here earn us a commission if you buy. It costs you nothing extra, and it does not move anything up the list — the order comes from the WPScore, which is calculated from public ratings, install counts and update history. See the method.

At a glance

  1. 1. WP Activity Log Best overall 92/100
  2. 2. Simple History 91/100
  3. 3. Defender Security 89/100
  4. 4. 404 to 301 88/100
  5. 5. WP Umbrella: Security Backup Restore & Monitoring 88/100
  6. 6. Modular DS: Monitor, update, and backup multiple websites 88/100
  7. 7. Activity Log 87/100
  8. 8. Broken Link Checker 86/100
  9. 9. Stream 86/100
  10. 10. Shield Security 86/100
  11. 11. Broken Link Checker by AIOSEO 85/100
  12. 12. 301 Redirects & 404 Error Log 85/100
  13. 13. Disable All WordPress Updates 85/100
  14. 14. Dashboard Widgets Suite 84/100
  15. 15. Entryway 83/100
1 WP Activity Log
Best overall Free by Melapress

WP Activity Log

The #1 user-rated activity log plugin for event logging, activity monitoring and change tracking.

4.7★
from 488 ratings
300k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
92

WPScore

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2 Simple History
Free by Pär Thernström

Simple History

Track changes and user activities on your WordPress site. See who created a page, uploaded an attachment, and more, for a complete audit trail.

4.9★
from 486 ratings
300k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
91

WPScore

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3 Defender Security
Free by WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform

Defender Security

WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.

4.8★
from 334 ratings
80k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
89

WPScore

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4 404 to 301
Free by Syed Balkhi

404 to 301

Redirect manager for 301, 302 and 307 redirection. Monitor and fix 404 errors, log every broken link and protect your SEO after a migration.

4.7★
from 311 ratings
100k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
88

WPScore

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7 Activity Log
Free by Elementor

Activity Log

Monitor every change on your WordPress site — who did what, when, and where it came from — for a complete audit trail and stronger security.

4.3★
from 74 ratings
200k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
87

WPScore

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8 Broken Link Checker
Free by WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform

Broken Link Checker

Broken Link Checker helps you catch broken links & images fast, before they hurt your SEO or UX. Scan and bulk-fix issues from one easy dashboard.

3.8★
from 603 ratings
500k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
86

WPScore

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9 Stream
Free by XWP

Stream

Real-time activity log and audit log for WordPress. Track every user action — logins, edits, plugin & settings changes — and get alerts.

4.3★
from 76 ratings
80k+
active installs
Updated
Jul 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
86

WPScore

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10 Shield Security
Free by Paul

Shield Security

Smart WordPress security that blocks bots automatically, guides you to what matters, and repairs problems — without drowning you in noise.

4.8★
from 1,038 ratings
30k+
active installs
Updated
Aug 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
86

WPScore

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14 Dashboard Widgets Suite
Free by Jeff Starr

Dashboard Widgets Suite

Adds 9 awesome widgets to your WP Dashboard. Includes User Notes, Social Buttons, System Info, Debug/Error Logs, and more!

4.9★
from 38 ratings
4k+
active installs
Updated
Jul 2026
Tested to
WP 7.1
84

WPScore

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15 Entryway
Free by Md Aminur Islam

Entryway

Redirect users to any URL after login or logout with per-role rules, a searchable audit log, live session management, and email notifications.

4.8★
from 5 ratings
6k+
active installs
Updated
Jul 2026
Tested to
WP 7.0.4
83

WPScore

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