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Debug Log Manager allows you to:
<ul>
<li>Enable <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/article/debugging-in-wordpress/" rel="ugc">WP_DEBUG</a> with one click to log PHP, database and JavaScript errors when you need to, and disable it when you’re done. No need to manually edit wp-config.php file. </li>
<li>Create the debug.log file for you in a non-default location with a custom file name for enhanced security. </li>
<li>Copy the content of the default / existing debug.log file into the custom debug.log file, and delete the default / existing debug.log file. So there is continuation in logging and enhanced security going forward.</li>
<li>Parse the debug.log file and view distinct errors and when they last occurred, which is better than looking at the raw log file (potentially) full of repetitive errors. </li>
<li>Quickly find and filter more specific errors for your debugging work.</li>
<li>Make error details easier to read by identifying error source (core / plugin / theme) and separating file path and line number.</li>
<li>Easily view files where PHP errors occurred. This includes WordPress core, plugin and theme files.</li>
<li>Enable auto-refresh to automatically load new log entries. No need to manually reload the browser tab, or to <code>tail -f</code> the log file on the command line.</li>
<li>Easily clear the debug.log file to save disk space and more easily observe newly occurring errors on your site.</li>
<li>Show an indicator on the admin bar when error logging is enabled.</li>
<li>Add a dashboard widget showing the latest errors logged.</li>
<li>Use <code>error_log()</code> to output error info into your debug log. e.g. <code>error_log( $error_message )</code> for simple, string-based error message, or <code>error_log( json_encode( $error ) )</code> when inspecting a more complex error info, e.g. array or object.</li>
<li>Auto-trim debug.log file size so it does not grow larger than the available memory. This prevents out-of-memory error when trying to parse and view the debug.log file.</li>
</ul>
A simpler and more compact version of Debug Log Manager is included as part of the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/system-dashboard/" rel="ugc">System Dashboard plugin</a>, should you prefer a single plugin that does more.
<h3>What Users Say</h3>
“This is a great plugin for dev especially for people who tinker in the code.” ~<a href="https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-for-dev/" rel="ugc">PK Son</a>
“I have used a couple of other logger plugins and this is by far the best one.” ~<a href="https://wordpress.org/support/topic/must-have-plugin-485/" rel="ugc">Brian Henry</a>
“Another massive time-saving tool.“ ~<a href="https://digwp.com/2023/06/plugins-troubleshoot-debug-wordpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">Jeff Starr</a>
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://bowo.io/review-dlm" rel="nofollow ugc">A nice review</a> would be great!</li>
<li><a href="https://bowo.io/feedback-dlm" rel="nofollow ugc">Give feedback</a> and help improve future versions.</li>
<li><a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/debug-log-manager/" rel="nofollow ugc">Help translate</a> into your language.</li>
<li><a href="https://bowo.io/github-dlm" rel="nofollow ugc">Github repo</a> to contribute code.</li>
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</ul>
<h3>Check These Out Too</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/system-dashboard/" rel="ugc">System Dashboard</a>: Central dashboard to monitor various WordPress components, processes and data, including the server.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/variable-inspector/" rel="ugc">Variable Inspector</a>: Inspect PHP variables on a central dashboard in wp-admin for convenient debugging.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-site-enhancements/" rel="ugc">Admin and Site Enhancements</a> helps you to easily enhance various admin workflows and site aspects while replacing multiple plugins doing it.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.wpnewsboard.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Newsboard</a>: The latest news, articles, podcasts and videos from 100+ WordPress-focused sources.</li>
</ul>

Debug Log Manager – Conveniently Monitor and Inspect Errors

A stitch in time saves nine.

This plugin is so important I have it as the #2 item in my admin menu (below only Dashboard). 

Proactively finding and fixing errors is essential to running a successful site.

This plugin does a simple job, and it does it very well. Some niceties are the JavaScript logging, and the counting of log occurrences. The UI is simple, but appropriate. The developer is responsive. 

I have used a couple of other logger plugins and this is by far the best one.

Must-have plugin


I wish I had found out about this plugin a long time ago. It saves time when debugging client sites.


Such a help

handy plugin


I've been switching from a custom Docker Compose environment to @wordpress/env (aka wp-env) which I still fail to figure out how to quickly tail the PHP debug logs. Is it even possible? They say it is, yet I only ever see the HTTP logs from the web server...



I've added this plugin to my .wp-env.json file so that I always have it available in my test environment now. I'm amazed the infamous Debug Bar plugin doesn't seem to have a way to see the tail of the PHP debug log file..?



My favorite part about this plugin is that repetitive log lines are grouped together in the display, with a note of the number of occurrences. Makes reading the logs much easier at quick glance!



The downside of this plugin is just by the nature that it's a plugin—if you're trying to debug PHP Fatal errors that happen early in execution, they won't be accessible since they would prevent this plugin from running. However, I didn't have a problem with this because I'd let the PHP Fatal happen and then just undo whatever I did to cause the fatal error. After that, I'd just go back to review the error in this plugin's page. Easy!


Makes Debugging in @wordpress/env Possible

Log PHP, database and JavaScript errors via WP_DEBUG with one click. Conveniently create, view, filter and clear the debug.log file.

Yoyal Limbu

LogMate is a debug log viewer and log manager for WordPress. It helps you open, read, and work with your site logs without editing files on the server — including the WordPress debug log, PHP log entries, and JavaScript error logs in one place.
Use LogMate as your daily log viewer when debugging plugins, themes, or custom code. Filter and search logs, group duplicate errors, see where issues come from (Core, plugin, or theme), and export logs when you need to share them with a client or developer.
<h4>Why use this debug log viewer?</h4>
<ul>
<li>View debug logs in a clean admin UI — no FTP or cPanel required</li>
<li>Log viewer with search, filters, and optional auto-refresh</li>
<li>Read PHP logs and JS logs separately or together</li>
<li>Export logs by type (all, PHP, or JavaScript) and date range</li>
<li>Purge old logs to keep file size under control</li>
<li>Enable or disable WordPress debug logging from Settings</li>
<li>Custom auto-refresh interval for live log monitoring</li>
</ul>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Modern debug log admin interface</li>
<li>Real-time log viewer with configurable auto-refresh</li>
<li>Search and filter logs (PHP, JS, or all)</li>
<li>Group duplicate errors with occurrence counts</li>
<li>Identify error sources (Core / Plugin / Theme)</li>
<li>Export logs with date range filtering</li>
<li>Purge logs by date or keep last N days/weeks/months</li>
<li>Toggle WordPress debug logging with one click</li>
<li>JavaScript error logging to a dedicated log file</li>
<li>Secure log file location outside the web root when possible</li>
</ul>
<h4>Perfect if you are looking for</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress debug log plugin</li>
<li>Log viewer for <code>debug.log</code> and custom log paths</li>
<li>Tool to export logs for support tickets</li>
<li>PHP log and JS log manager in the dashboard</li>
<li>Easier way to read logs than raw file access</li>
</ul>

LogMate – Error Log Viewer, Debug Logger & PHP/JS Log Manager

WordPress debug log viewer to read PHP & JS logs, search errors, purge logs, and export logs from your admin dashboard.

Debug Log Manager – Conveniently Monitor and Inspect Errors vs LogMate – Error Log Viewer, Debug Logger & PHP/JS Log Manager