Activity Log
The Activity Log provides a complete record of all community activity. Access it at WB Plugins > Statistics > Activity Log.
Overview
Every tracked action in your community is recorded in the Activity Log:
- User registrations and logins
- Activity posts, comments, and replies
- Group joins, leaves, and creations
- Friend requests and acceptances
- Profile updates
- WordPress actions (posts, comments)
Log Table Columns
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Date | When the action occurred |
| User | Who performed the action |
| Action | What they did |
| Topic | Category of the action |
| Context | Additional details |
| IP Address | User’s IP (anonymized if enabled) |
Filtering the Log
By User
Search for specific users by clicking the user filter, typing a username, and selecting from autocomplete suggestions.
By Date Range
Select time period: Last 7 days, Last 30 days, or Custom range (date pickers).
By Activity Type
Filter by action category: All activities, Logins, Posts, Comments, Groups, Friends, Profile updates.
Multiple Filters
Combine filters for precise searches: User + Date Range, Activity Type + Date Range, or all three together.
Search Functionality
Quick Search
Type in the search box to filter by username, action text, or context content.
Advanced Search
Click “Advanced” to access exact match vs. contains, multiple search terms, and exclude terms.
Data Table Features
Click column headers to sort by date, user, or action type. Navigate through results with 10, 25, 50, or 100 items per page. Show/hide columns using the columns button.
Export to CSV
Apply desired filters, click “Export CSV”, and download begins automatically. CSV includes all visible columns.
Activity Details
Click any log entry to expand and view full context information, related metadata, user profile link, and activity link (if applicable).
Log Retention
Logs older than retention period are deleted by daily cron job. Set retention in General Settings (default: 90 days). Manual cleanup available on Reset & Index page.
IP Address Handling
Standard Mode stores full IP addresses (192.168.1.100). GDPR Mode (when IP anonymization is enabled) stores anonymized IPs (192.168.0.0 with last two octets zeroed).
Performance
Activity Log uses DataTables server-side processing so queries only visible page. Database columns are indexed for date, user ID, and activity type.
Use Cases
Use for security auditing (track logins, permission changes, unusual patterns), user support (check when they logged in, groups joined, recent changes), and community analysis (peak activity times, common actions, engagement patterns).