Description
Never wonder “what changed?” again.
SiteTrace gives you a complete, searchable audit trail of every meaningful change on your WordPress site. Whether a plugin was updated, a page was edited, a post was published, or custom CSS was tweaked — SiteTrace logs it all with timestamps, user attribution, and before/after context.
No data leaves your server.
What SiteTrace tracks
- Plugin installs, activations, deactivations, updates, and deletions
- Page edits, status changes (draft, published, private), and deletions
- Post edits, author changes, category and tag updates
- Custom CSS modifications (via Customizer or direct editor)
Key features
- Clean, sortable history log in wp-admin
- Filter by change type, date range, or user
- Human-readable change summaries — no cryptic diffs
- Zero configuration — installs and works immediately
- Lightweight: no external services, no data leaves your server
Why SiteTrace?
- No bloat — minimal performance impact
- No SaaS dependency — works fully locally
- Developer-friendly logs for debugging
- Clear and readable change history
- Works out of the box — no setup required
Who is it for?
- Agencies managing client sites who need an audit trail
- Developers who want to know what changed before a bug appeared
- Site owners who collaborate with multiple editors or admins
SiteTrace is free, open-source, and maintained by Adwise — a digital agency committed to building reliable WordPress tooling.
Installation
- Upload the trackvault folder to /wp-content/plugins/
- Activate the plugin via Plugins > Installed Plugins
- Visit SiteTrace in your wp-admin sidebar to view the log
FAQ
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Does SiteTrace send data externally?
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No. All data stays on your server.
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Contributors & Developers
“Adwise SiteTrace” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.2
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Major update: Dashboard and UI navigation overhaul
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New Features
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Added a new Dashboard page providing a centralized overview of system activity
- Introduced an activity analytics chart (SVG-based) with support for posts, pages, plugins, and CSS changes
- Added time range switching (Day, Week, Month views)
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Added user-based filtering for all chart data
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Navigation Improvements
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Introduced a tab-based navigation system across all plugin pages: Dashboard, Plugins History, Pages History, Posts History, CSS History, Options
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Unified admin UI for faster switching between log sections
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Dashboard UI Components
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Four live activity panels: Latest Post Changes, Latest Page Changes, Latest Plugin Changes, Latest CSS Changes
- Compact overview of recent system activity with timestamps and user attribution
1.0.1
- Fixed pagination issue
- Fixed “Sorry, you are not allowed to access this page” in filters, search
1.0.0
- Initial release