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Advanced WordPress monitoring with API authentication, maintenance detection, and real-time threat analysis.
A Day in Your Site's Life
Watch a typical 24-hour period unfold. See how Sentinel monitors every login, order, update, and security event in real-time.
Click any event to see details, filter by category, or adjust playback speed. This interactive timeline shows how Sentinel monitors your site 24/7.
Works with the plugins that matter most
Sentinel seamlessly integrates with the tools you already use, tracking their events in real time without slowing your site.
Trusted by WordPress professionals worldwide
Your Command Center
Every event, every insight, organized in one elegant dashboard
Memory Insights
Track memory usage across plugins, themes, and core in real-time. Identify memory hogs and optimize your site's performance with detailed breakdowns.
Performance Status
Always-on monitoring with zero performance impact. See real-time status, uptime tracking, and instant health checks at a glance.
Activity Timeline
Visual timeline of all site activity with instant filtering by category, severity, and user. See what's happening across your entire WordPress installation.
Event Distribution
Understand your site's activity patterns at a glance. Interactive charts show event distribution by type, helping you spot trends and anomalies.
Hourly Heatmap
Visualize activity patterns across 24 hours. Identify peak usage times, detect suspicious behavior, and optimize your site's resources.
Choose Your Sentinel Experience
Start free, upgrade when you need more power
Sentinel
Perfect for everyday monitoring
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Real-Time Event Logging
Track logins, content edits, plugin activations, and settings changes with full context — see who did what, when, and where.
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Activity Timeline
Browse a chronological history of every event — your site's transparent record you can reference anytime.
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Live Event Stream
Watch activity unfold in real time — like your site's pulse, showing you what's happening right now.
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Dashboard Overview
See today's totals and critical stats at a glance in a clean, modern interface designed for clarity.
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Batch Logging Queue
Efficient logging that reduces database strain by writing events in batches — keeps your site fast.
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Automatic Log Cleanup
Keeps your site lean by automatically purging old or irrelevant logs — set it and forget it.
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Role Exclusions
Skip logging for specific roles (like trusted admins or devs) while still tracking critical changes.
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Read-Only REST API
Secure endpoints for fetching logs and stats, ready for integration into your own workflows.
Sentinel+
For deeper insights & professional monitoring
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Everything in Free
All the features from Sentinel Free, plus the powerful additions below.
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Incident Detection & Alerts
Spots brute-force attempts, XML-RPC floods, and suspicious activity bursts before they escalate.
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Anomaly Detection
Highlights unusual spikes, user/IP behavior, or out-of-pattern changes across your site automatically.
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Performance Insights Dashboard
Visual trends for event volume, queue load, and resource hotspots to help you optimize performance.
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Advanced Export Options
Export your logs in CSV, JSON, or XML for compliance, auditing, or external analysis.
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File Integrity Monitoring
Monitors core files, plugins, and themes for unauthorized changes with hash verification and side-by-side diffs.
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Custom Integrations
Deeper awareness of plugins like WooCommerce and Multisite, with more integrations rolling out regularly.
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Priority Support
Fast-track support with expert help tailored to your site's setup and specific needs.
Competitors
Basic logging, limited visibility
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Partial Activity Logs
Records some actions but often incomplete or missing context — you don't get the full picture.
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No Real-Time Stream
No live event monitoring — you're always looking at stale data from the past.
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Clunky, Outdated UI
Confusing interfaces from the early 2010s — built before modern UX standards existed.
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No Batch Logging
Writes to your database on every single event — slows your site and bloats your tables.
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No Incident Awareness
Just logs — no detection of brute-force attacks, floods, or suspicious patterns.
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No Role Controls
Logs every user action equally — drowning critical alerts in noise from trusted admins.
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No API Access
Can't integrate with external tools or monitoring stacks — you're locked in their ecosystem.
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Slow, Email-Only Support
Generic ticket queues with limited WordPress expertise — expect 2-3 day response times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Sentinel
Will Sentinel impact my site's performance?
No. Sentinel is designed for zero performance impact using efficient batch processing and optimized database queries with proper indexing.
- Batch logging reduces database writes by up to 95%
- Asynchronous event processing never blocks page loads
- Automatic cleanup keeps your database lean and fast
How long are logs stored?
Active logs are kept for 90 days by default, then automatically archived. You have full control over retention policies.
- Configure retention from 30 days to forever
- Archived logs are stored separately for long-term compliance
- Automatic cleanup runs daily to maintain performance
What events does Sentinel track?
Everything. User authentication, content changes, admin actions, plugin/theme updates, media uploads, and custom events via API.
- Login/logout attempts and failed authentication
- Post, page, and comment creation or modifications
- Plugin activations, theme changes, and system updates
Is my data private?
Completely. All logs stay on your server. We never collect, transmit, or access your data. You're in full control.
- 100% self-hosted with zero external API calls
- Optional IP anonymization after 30 days
- GDPR and privacy-law compliant by design
Can I export my logs?
Yes. Export all logs to CSV format for compliance, analysis, or external monitoring tools.
- One-click CSV export from the admin dashboard
- Filter by date range, event type, or user before exporting
- Perfect for audits, compliance reports, or data analysis
Does Sentinel require configuration?
No. Sentinel works immediately after activation with smart defaults. Configuration is optional for advanced users.
- Automatic event tracking starts on activation
- Pre-configured retention and cleanup policies
- Customize logging levels, retention, and event types if needed
What's included in Sentinel+?
Everything in Free, plus incident detection, anomaly alerts, file integrity monitoring, advanced export options, and REST API access.
- Automatic detection of brute-force attempts and security incidents
- File integrity monitoring alerts for unauthorized changes
- Performance insights dashboard with visual trend analysis
Does Sentinel work with other plugins?
Yes. Sentinel follows WordPress coding standards and uses standard hooks, making it compatible with virtually all plugins and themes.
- Works alongside security plugins, caching, and optimization tools
- Extensible API for developers to add custom event tracking
- No conflicts with page builders, e-commerce, or membership plugins
Know Everything Happening on Your WordPress Site
Stop wondering. Start monitoring. Get real-time visibility into every change, update, and login on your WordPress sites—all for free.