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title: How to use the Event Logger
canonical: https://wpsecurityninja.com/docs/event-logger/how-to-use-the-event-logger/
---
The Events Logger records important actions on your WordPress site so you can see who did what, and when.

Go to **Security Ninja → Events**. The **Event Log** subtab lists recent activity.

![Events Log tab with sample activity list](https://wpsecurityninja.com/media/2026/08/event-logger/events-log-overview.png)

A fresh install may show little activity until people use the site. Rows appear as logins, edits, and other tracked actions happen.

## Free vs Pro

* **Free:** firewall-related events and login attempts (successful and failed).
* **Pro:** full module coverage (posts, users, media, WooCommerce, and more), CSV export, email reports, admin-user notifications, and webhooks.

## Columns

* **Time:** when the event happened, plus relative time (for example "47 minutes ago")
* **Event:** short description
* **User:** who ran the action, or anonymous if not logged in / automated
* **Details:** IP and related context
* **Module:** category (Users, Posts, Security Ninja, and so on)
* **Action:** precise action key

## Modules (Pro)

You can turn individual modules on or off under [Event Logger settings](https://wpsecurityninja.com/docs/event-logger/event-logger-settings/). Available groups include:

* Comments
* File editor
* Installer
* Media
* Menus
* Posts
* Settings
* Taxonomies
* Users
* Widgets
* WooCommerce
* Security Ninja

## Related

* [How to search and filter events](https://wpsecurityninja.com/docs/event-logger/how-to-search-and-filter-events/)
* [Event Logger settings](https://wpsecurityninja.com/docs/event-logger/event-logger-settings/)
* [Webhook events](https://wpsecurityninja.com/docs/event-logger/webhook-events/)