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Log HTTP Requests

By Matt Gibbs

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Health & Diagnostics

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Log HTTP Requests Review - In-Depth Analysis

Log and view all WP HTTP requests with runtime details.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.75/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 15+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to log and view all WordPress HTTP requests. You can find out how long update checks take and what data is being sent from your site.

The plugin logs all WP_HTTP requests and displays them in a table for easy viewing. It also stores the runtime of each HTTP request for your analysis.

Customize the length of time before older log items are removed and filter out specific hostnames from the logs.

Comparing to Alternatives

Log HTTP Requests has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique tool for logging and analyzing HTTP requests within WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Provides detailed logs of HTTP requests and responses
Helps in troubleshooting and debugging HTTP interactions
Simple and reliable functionality
Highly rated with consistent positive user feedback
No complex setup required

Weaknesses

Had a past security vulnerability fixed in version 1.3.2
Lacks a pro version with extended features
Limited to logging HTTP requests without additional analytics
No direct alternatives to compare feature sets

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 15 reviewers, users consistently praise the plugin's utility and reliability for HTTP request logging and troubleshooting.

Positive highlights

"Bravo 😍" - Mansour JabinPour
"Great Troubleshooting Aid" - Robin Cornett
"Invaluable Insight for HTTP Requests" - Shahidul Islam
"Awesome logs every http request/response" - witoldor
"Useful for developing WordPress plugins that make HTTP requests" - Auke Piersma

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Previously had a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability fixed in version 1.3.2
No advanced features beyond basic logging
No premium version for extended capabilities

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Developers and site administrators who need a straightforward, reliable tool to log and analyze HTTP requests for debugging and troubleshooting purposes.

Not ideal for

Users seeking advanced analytics, extended features, or a plugin with ongoing premium support and updates might find this plugin limited.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers comprehensive logging of HTTP requests and responses, sufficient for most debugging and development needs.

Final Verdict

Log HTTP Requests stands out as a highly effective and well-regarded plugin for logging HTTP interactions within WordPress. Its perfect rating and positive user feedback highlight its reliability and usefulness for developers and site admins alike. Despite a past security issue that has been resolved, users should ensure they keep the plugin updated to the latest version.

While it lacks a pro version and advanced features, its simplicity and focused functionality make it a valuable tool for troubleshooting HTTP requests. The absence of direct alternatives further emphasizes its unique position in the WordPress plugin ecosystem.