Plugin Auditor
Have you ever had that situation where you have a bunch of plugins installed and you can't remember why half of them are there?
The facts
- Rating
- 4.3★ from 7
- Active installs
- 30+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 22 Apr 2019
- Added
- May 2015
- Requires WP
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- WP 5.1.24
- Downloads
- 4,305
Our analysis
AI-assistedPlugin Auditor is a WordPress plugin designed to help you manage your installed plugins by providing information on why each one was added and who installed it. This is particularly useful for sites with multiple admin users or for agencies managing client sites, as it aids in maintaining clarity about plugin usage.
The plugin records the installation reasons and user details, making it easier to decide whether to keep or remove plugins. It is recommended to install Plugin Auditor as the first plugin on any WordPress site to maximise its benefits.
Best for: This plugin is suitable for site administrators and agencies managing multiple WordPress sites.
What it does well
- ✓Provides reasons for plugin installations
- ✓Records who installed each plugin
- ✓Helps maintain clarity on plugin usage
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on features and functionality
- •Last updated in April 2019
Verdict
Plugin Auditor offers a straightforward solution for tracking plugin installations, although its last update may raise concerns about ongoing support.
From the developer
Tom Greenwood's own description of Plugin Auditor, lightly tidied.
Have you ever had that situation where you have a bunch of plugins installed and you can’t remember why half of them are there?
It is important to clean out unused plugins and keep your plugins up to date, but this can be difficult if you have forgotten why you installed them in the first place. This is particularly true for sites with multiple admin users, and for agencies that manage their clients sites.
You don’t want to delete an old plugin without being 100% sure why it was installed and therefore know if it is still needed.
The Plugin Auditor tells you why each plugin was installed and also keeps a record of who installed it so that you know who to ask if you have any questions when performing maintenance on the site.
Plugin Auditor can be installed at any time but to get the most benefit from it, it should be installed as the first plugin that you install on any WordPress site that you manage.