Description
Simple DDoS Monitor is your go-to solution for keeping an eye on your websites. This lightweight plugin checks for database errors or server downtimes, providing visual status indicators and email alerts when issues arise. Designed for simplicity and efficiency, it’s perfect for WordPress administrators who need reliable monitoring without complexity.
- Automatic Monitoring: Checks your sites every minute.
- Visual Feedback: Green checkmarks for healthy sites, red for issues.
- Email Alerts: Get notified when a site’s status changes (requires active admin page interaction).
- Lightweight Design: Minimal server impact for maximum efficiency.
Usage
- Go to Settings > DDoS Monitor in your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Enter the URLs of the websites you want to monitor, separated by commas.
- Save your settings and let the plugin do the rest.
Features
- Automatic site checks every minute.
- Visual status indicators (green for OK, red for issues).
- Email alerts when a site’s status changes from OK to another state, sent only when viewing the plugin’s admin page.
- Uses
wp_remote_getfor reliable HTTP requests. - Automatic protocol handling (no need to specify
http://orhttps://).
Notes
- The plugin relies on
wp_remote_getfor site checks. Ensure your server allows outgoing HTTP requests. - URLs do not require
http://orhttps://prefixes; the plugin adds them automatically. - Email alerts are sent only when you’re actively viewing the plugin’s admin page, as the monitoring task does not run in the background without user interaction.
Installation
- Download the plugin from WordPress.org.
- Upload the
simple-ddos-monitorfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Configure by navigating to Settings > DDoS Monitor in your WordPress dashboard.
FAQ
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How do I add websites to monitor?
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Navigate to Settings > DDoS Monitor in your WordPress dashboard and enter the URLs, separated by commas.
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Does the plugin run in the background?
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No, monitoring occurs only when you’re viewing the plugin’s admin page, as it does not execute background tasks without user interaction.
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What happens if my server blocks outgoing HTTP requests?
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The plugin uses
wp_remote_getto check sites. If your server blocks outgoing HTTP requests, monitoring will not work. Contact your hosting provider to enable this. -
Do I need to include `http://` or `https://` in the URLs?
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No, the plugin automatically adds the appropriate protocol.
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
1.0.1
- Fixed issues for WordPress.org plugin review compliance.
1.0
- Initial release of Simple DDoS Monitor.