BetterStack Logger

BetterStack Logger is a powerful WordPress plugin that allows you to seamlessly integrate BetterStack with your WordPress site. Enhance your logging capabilities by sending error messages, post changes, user actions, and more directly to BetterStack. With easy configuration and flexible logging functions, this plugin is an essential tool for developers and site administrators looking to keep track of their site's activities.

Features

• Error Logging: Capture and log WordPress errors directly to BetterStack.
• User Action Logging: Log important user actions such as logins, registrations, and profile updates.
• Post Changes: Monitor post creation, updates, and deletions.
• Plugin and Theme Activity: Log plugin activations/deactivations and theme switches.
• Customizable Logging: Use helper functions to log custom messages from anywhere in your codebase.
• Settings Page: Easily configure the API key, enable or disable specific logging features via the WordPress admin panel.
• Support for wp-config.php: Define your BetterStack API key in wp-config.php for additional security.

Installation

From Your WordPress Dashboard

1. Navigate to Plugins -> Add New.
2. Search for BetterStack Logger.
3. Click Install Now.
4. Activate the plugin.
5. Go to Tools -> BetterStack Logger Settings to configure the plugin.

Manual Installation

1. Download the plugin from the Plugin Releases.
2. Upload the betterstack-logger directory to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
3. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
4. Go to Tools -> BetterStack Logger Settings to configure the plugin.

Configuration

API Key

To log messages to BetterStack, you need to set up your API key:

1. Go to Tools -> BetterStack Logger Settings.
2. Enter your BetterStack API key in the API Key field.
3. Optionally, define the API key in your wp-config.php file using BETTERSTACK_API_KEY.

Logging Options

• Enable Error Logging: Toggle to capture WordPress errors.
• Enable Event Logging: Toggle to log user actions, post changes, and more.

Usage

Logging Custom Messages

Use the following functions to log messages from anywhere in your code:

// Log a custom message
better_error_log('This is a custom error message.');

// Shorter version
b_log('This is a quick log message.');

Example:

function my_custom_function() {
    // Perform some task
    // ...

    // Log a message
    better_error_log('Task completed successfully.');
}

add_action('init', 'my_custom_function');

Available Functions

• better_error_log($message): Logs a custom message to BetterStack.
• b_log($message): Shorthand function to log a custom message to BetterStack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I define the API key in wp-config.php?

Yes! For added security, you can define your API key in wp-config.php using:

define('BETTERSTACK_API_KEY', 'your-api-key-here');

What types of events can I log with BetterStack Logger?

You can log errors, user actions (e.g., logins, registrations), post changes (e.g., creation, updates, deletions), plugin activations/deactivations, theme switches, and custom messages.

Support

If you need help or have any questions, feel free to reach out to us:

• Visit our Support Page
• Email us at support@prolificdigital.com