A tool for logging and monitoring custom errors, making debugging complex PHP a breeze.
As of April 2026, Custom Error Log is a WordPress log plugin with 50 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews. It has been downloaded 4.0K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing….
Custom Error Log allows you to create custom errors in your WordPress theme or plugin with a single function. Great for debugging those long and complex scripts.
Each error can have its own error message making it a lot easier to pin down specific issues in your code. You can also log notices for less serious issues.
All your errors and notices can be viewed conveniently in the WordPress admin area.
| WordPress | 3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 4.0.0 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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