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title: "Understanding the Visitor Log: Key Features and Benefits"
canonical: https://wpsecurityninja.com/docs/visitor-log/what-is-the-visitor-log/
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## What the visitor log can show you

The visitor log shows recent traffic to your website. Open **Security Ninja → Visitor Log** to see the latest requests in a searchable DataTables list, with the newest activity at the top.

![Visitor log table listing blocked and allowed requests](https://wpsecurityninja.com/media/2026/08/visitor-log/visitor-log-live.png)

Each row shows the event type, URL, IP and country details, and a **Details** button for more information. Use the search box and Show entries control to narrow the list.

## Refresh the list manually

The visitor log does not auto-refresh. Click **Refresh** in the Visitor log header when you want an updated list.

![Visitor log header with Refresh button](https://wpsecurityninja.com/media/2026/08/visitor-log/visitor-log-refresh.png)

This keeps server load low: data loads when you open the page or click Refresh, not on a timer in the background.