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

FAQ

What is LogMate?

LogMate is a WordPress debug log viewer and log manager. It lets you read, search, purge, and export logs from the admin area instead of downloading debug.log over FTP or SSH.

How do I view the WordPress debug log?

1. Install and activate LogMate.
2. Go to LogMate → Settings and enable debug logging (this configures WP_DEBUG and related constants in wp-config.php).
3. Open LogMate → Logs to use the log viewer.

If the debug log is empty, trigger the issue you are debugging on the site, then refresh the log viewer.

How do I enable WordPress debug logging?

In LogMate → Settings, use the main logging toggle. LogMate can enable debug logging and set the log file path in wp-config.php for you. You can also turn logging off from the same screen when you are finished debugging.

Where are my logs stored?

PHP entries are written to your configured WordPress debug log file (often wp-content/debug.log or a custom path). JavaScript errors can be logged to a separate JS log file when that option is enabled in Settings. System Info shows file paths and sizes.

Can I search and filter logs in the log viewer?

Yes. The Logs screen includes search, log type filters (All, PHP, or JavaScript), sorting, and pagination so you can find specific errors quickly without opening raw logs in a text editor.

Can I export logs?

Yes. Click Export on the Logs screen to export logs as a downloadable file. Choose PHP logs, JavaScript logs, or all logs, and optionally restrict the export by date range.

Can I delete or purge old logs?

Yes. In Settings, use the purge options to remove logs before a date or keep only the last number of days, weeks, or months. You can purge all logs, PHP logs only, or JS logs only.

Does the log viewer support auto-refresh?

Yes. Enable Auto-refresh logs in Settings, then set a custom refresh interval (in seconds). The log viewer will reload logs automatically so new errors appear without manual refresh.

Does this work with PHP and JavaScript logs?

Yes. LogMate is a debug log viewer for both PHP log entries (PHP notices, warnings, errors, etc.) and JS log entries when JavaScript error logging is turned on in Settings.

Do I still need FTP to read debug.log?

No. LogMate is designed as an in-dashboard log viewer so you can read and export logs without FTP, cPanel File Manager, or SSH — as long as WordPress can write to the log files.

Is it safe to use on a live site?

Debug logging can grow large and may contain sensitive paths or data. LogMate helps you purge logs and export logs for review, but you should disable debug logging on production when you are not actively troubleshooting.

Who can access the log viewer?

Only users with the manage_options capability (typically administrators) can open LogMate, change Settings, purge logs, and export logs.

Will this work with managed WordPress hosting?

It should work on most managed hosts that allow wp-config.php changes and standard WordPress debug log locations. Some hosts use custom log paths or restrict wp-config.php edits — check System Info in LogMate or ask your host if logging cannot be enabled.