Audit Trail Review - In-Depth Analysis
Audit Trail is a plugin to monitor and log administrative actions on your blog. It tracks user activities and allows for post version restoration.
Performance Overview
User Rating
2.8/5 (based on 4+
reviews)
Active Installations
10,000+
Update Frequency
Below Average
It is calculated using the weighted average of same category
plugins.
Security Score
1 / 10
(Very Low Risk)
It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.
What It Does
Audit Trail is a plugin to keep track of what is going on inside your blog. It does this by recording certain actions such as who logged in and when, and storing this information in the form of a log. Not only that but it records the full contents of posts and pages and allows you to restore a post to a previous version at any time.
To summarise, it provides a log of user actions inside your blog, which is useful for finding out who did what in a multi-user system. The plugin is extensible, allowing other plugins the ability to add and display items in the Audit Trail. Additionally, it has the ability to track registered user page visits and is fully localized.
Audit Trail is available in multiple languages including English, Estonian, Belorussian, Simplified Chinese, German, Japanese, Romanian, and Lithuanian.
Comparing to Alternatives
Audit Trail is a straightforward plugin focused on tracking user activity within WordPress. Compared to other audit trail plugins, it offers basic functionality without extensive features.
Strengths
- Simple and easy to use interface
- Provides essential audit logging features
- Lightweight and does not impact site performance significantly
Weaknesses
- Limited advanced features compared to competitors
- Occasional errors reported in admin area
- Lack of detailed reporting and filtering options
User Sentiment Analysis
User feedback highlights both the plugin's simplicity and some technical issues encountered.
Positive highlights
- Simple and useful - Lembit Kivisik
Common complaints
- Errors appearing in admin tools page
- Limited functionality
- Lack of updates or support
Weaknesses
- Notice errors related to non-object properties
- Minimal user interface enhancements
Who Should Use This?
Best for
Users seeking a basic and lightweight audit trail plugin without complex features.
Not ideal for
Those needing advanced audit capabilities, detailed reports, or robust error-free performance.
Pricing & Value
Free version includes
The free version offers essential audit logging features sufficient for basic tracking needs.
Final Verdict
Audit Trail is a simple and functional plugin suitable for users who need basic audit logging without additional complexity.
However, some users report errors and limited features, making it less ideal for those requiring advanced audit capabilities or a polished user experience.
Other Notable Features
Here are a few other notable features of this free
Audit Trail plugin.
FAQ
The plugin is simple to install:
- Download
audit-trail.zip - Unzip
- Upload
audit-trail directory to your /wp-content/plugins directory - Go to the plugin management page and enable the plugin
- Configure the plugin from
Management/Audit Trail
You can find full details of installing a plugin on the plugin installation page.
Contributors and developers
“Audit Trail”
is open source software. The following people have
contributed to this plugin.