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Snitch
Network monitor for WordPress. Connection overview for monitoring and controlling outgoing data traffic.
The facts
- Rating
- 4★ from 27
- Active installs
- 800+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 14 Mar 2026
- Added
- Feb 2013
- Requires WP
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- WP 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 5.2.4
- Downloads
- 50,622
Our analysis
AI-assistedSnitch is a WordPress plugin designed to monitor and log outgoing data connections from your site. It records every outbound connection, allowing administrators to see and control data traffic initiated by plugins, themes, or WordPress itself.
The plugin enables you to block future connection requests by specific URLs or scripts, with a visual highlight for blocked entries. It is particularly useful for those looking to ensure GDPR compliance and for early detection of potential malware or tracking software.
Best for: This plugin suits site administrators who need to monitor and control outbound connections for security and compliance purposes.
What it does well
- ✓Monitors and logs outgoing data connections
- ✓Allows blocking of specific URLs or scripts
- ✓Visual highlighting of blocked requests
- ✓Simple interface for managing connections
- ✓Free to use with no advertising
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on advanced features
- •Community support only, no direct support options
Verdict
Snitch provides a straightforward solution for monitoring outgoing connections in WordPress. It is a useful tool for those prioritising security and GDPR compliance.
From the developer
pluginkollektiv's own description of Snitch, lightly tidied.
Network monitor for WordPress with connection overview for controlling and regulating data traffic from your site.
Trust, But Verify
Snitch monitors and logs the outgoing data stream of your WordPress site. It records every outbound connection from WordPress and provides a log table for administrators.
Snitch does not only log connection requests, but enables you to block future requests either by target URL (internet address being called in the background), or by script (file being executed to open up a connection). Once blocked, a connection will be visually highlighted. Blocked entries can be unblocked with a simple click.
Snitch is a perfect tool to “listen in” on outbound communication. It is also suitable to early recognize any malware and tracking software installed. You can youse Snitch to make sure you comply with GDPR.
Summary
Snitch writes a log of both authorized and blocked attempts of connectivity. An overall view provides transparency and lets you control outgoing connections initialized by plugins, themes, or WordPress.
In A Nutshell
- neat interface
- displays target URL and source file
- features grouping, sorting, searching
- visual highlighting of blocked requests
- show POST variables with a simple click
- block/unblock connections by domain/file
- monitors communication in back-end and front-end
- delete all entries by pressing a button
- free of charge, no advertising
Support
- Community support via the support forums on wordpress.org
- We don’t handle support via e-mail, Twitter, GitHub issues etc.
Contribute
- Active development of this plugin is handled on GitHub.
- Pull requests for documented bugs are highly appreciated.
- If you think you’ve found a bug (e.g. you’re experiencing unexpected behavior), please post at the support forums first.
- If you want to help us translate this plugin you can do so on WordPress Translate.
Credits
- Author: Sergej Müller
- Maintainers: pluginkollektiv
Tagged as
industry
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Forums & Community
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