The Admin Activity Tracking plugin enhances security and provides unlimited history for Brilliant Directories websites, tracking key actions like member signups, upgrades, website edits, and emails. It offers detailed logs of all admin actions, monitors unusual activity, and ensures full transparency and control over your site’s operations. Ideal for maintaining accountability and smooth management.
Website security and administrative oversight have become increasingly important as online platforms grow in complexity and functionality. Keeping track of everything happening behind the scenes can feel overwhelming, especially with multiple team members involved in managing a site. But here’s the good news: there’s an easy way to ensure you have full visibility of what’s happening on your website, and it comes down to one key feature—the Admin Activity Tracking plugin.
The standard admin activity feature is already included with Brilliant Directories. It captures admin actions for the past 30 days, so you can get a pretty clear view of what’s been happening recently. But what happens when you need to look further back? Or what if you need to monitor unauthorized access attempts or suspicious activity? That’s where the upgraded Admin Activity Tracking plugin steps up.
How does the Admin Activity Tracking Plugin improve security?
The Admin Activity Tracking plugin is designed to give you an edge by keeping detailed logs of every administrative action. These logs act as your security camera, capturing everything that happens behind the scenes.
One of the biggest benefits is the ability to monitor multiple logins or unusual actions, this plugin makes sure it’s all recorded. The detailed records allow you to pinpoint suspicious activities and resolve potential threats before they turn into actual issues.
Instead of relying on guesswork or assumptions, you’ll have a comprehensive log of every action taken, from member signups to admin changes. That’s power in your hands.
- Logs everything admins do—so no more guessing who made a website edit or sent an email.
- Stores unlimited history, so you can look back as far as needed to identify patterns or issues.
- Improves your security posture by flagging any unusual actions or multiple login attempts.
What actions does the plugin track?
The range of activities the Admin Activity Tracking plugin monitors is expansive, covering all the key actions that occur on your site. This transparency gives you a clear view of admin actions, member activity, and much more. No more worrying about overlooked tasks or trying to figure out what happened weeks ago—it’s all recorded and stored indefinitely.
Here’s a breakdown of the types of activities tracked:
- Member signups: Stay in the loop with detailed logs of new member registrations.
- Member upgrades: Easily see when and who upgraded their membership levels.
- Member leads: Track every lead generated and see who is interacting with your site.
- Membership level changes: Monitor changes in membership tiers for any unauthorized edits.
- Contact form submissions: Keep a record of who’s reaching out and when.
- Emails sent to members: Full transparency into any communication sent out through your platform.
- Website edits: Identify which admin made specific changes to the site, from design tweaks to content updates.
What about the storage limit?
The standard feature logs activities for 30 days, but what if you need access to records from six months ago? The upgraded plugin offers unlimited storage—so you can track actions from the very beginning of your site’s history if you choose. This is particularly useful when reviewing historical trends or resolving disputes that may not be apparent in a shorter window.
Instead of manually sifting through old data or missing crucial information after it disappears, you can relax knowing your data is stored indefinitely, ready for whenever you need it.
Why is monitoring admin activity so important?
Think of the admin panel as the heart of your website. It controls everything, from content updates to member management. But with great power comes the need for oversight. When multiple people have admin access, the chances of something going wrong, whether intentional or not, increase. That’s why detailed tracking is essential.
- Prevents unauthorized changes: If someone edits a membership level or changes an important setting, you can catch it immediately.
- Tracks who’s accountable: In teams with multiple admins, you’ll always know who performed which action.
- Keeps everyone honest: Whether it’s intentional or a mistake, having a log ensures transparency and accountability for all.
What are the challenges of not tracking admin activity?
Without the right tracking tools in place, several issues could arise. First, if there’s ever a dispute about who made changes to the site, you’ll be left with no way of verifying the information. Second, unnoticed security threats, such as unauthorized logins, could compromise your website. And lastly, it’s easy to miss patterns of suspicious behavior without the ability to look at past actions beyond a limited time frame.
Not having sufficient tracking also makes it harder to provide proof in situations where an audit is needed, or when specific activity needs to be traced back to an individual. Accountability becomes challenging, and it could lead to serious repercussions, especially in sensitive industries like finance or healthcare.
To avoid these common issues, the Admin Activity Tracking plugin steps in to provide consistent, detailed records. Here’s how it helps overcome these challenges:
- Stores unlimited history, so records are always accessible.
- Tracks every action with a timestamp and admin name, keeping everything transparent.
- Alerts you to suspicious activity before it becomes a significant issue.
Is the Admin Activity Tracking plugin worth it?
Absolutely! This plugin is a must-have for anyone managing a membership website. By giving you detailed, unlimited logs and improved security monitoring, it removes the guesswork and puts you in control of your site. You can focus on growing your community without worrying about what’s happening behind the scenes. And when you need to pull up records from months ago, it’s all just a click away.
- Detailed logging of all admin actions.
- Unlimited storage for activity records.
- Monitors suspicious activities and alerts you in real time.
If you’re ready to have full control over your site’s administrative actions and improve your site’s security, consider giving the Admin Activity Tracking plugin a try. It’s a smart upgrade for peace of mind and seamless management. Want to explore all the benefits for yourself? Try our 7-Day Free Trial and see how it can transform your website’s management today.
