Advanced Features
How to Track ACF Deletions with Logify
What is ACF Deletion Tracking?
Logify PRO automatically records important deletion activities performed in Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).
ACF is commonly used to create custom field groups and fields that control how information is displayed across a WordPress website. If one of these structures is deleted, it can affect pages, posts, or custom sections throughout the site.
Logify helps you keep a clear history of those deletions by recording what was deleted, who deleted it, and when it happened.
Why is it useful?
Accidentally deleting an ACF field group can cause custom sections of your website to stop displaying correctly.
Instead of guessing what happened, Logify gives administrators an activity history that helps investigate the change.
With ACF deletion tracking you can:
- See when an ACF field group or field was deleted.
- Identify which user performed the deletion.
- Investigate unexpected missing custom content.
- Review website changes during troubleshooting.
- Improve accountability when multiple administrators manage the website.
Who can use it?
This feature is useful for:
- WordPress administrators
- Website owners
- Developers
- Agencies managing client websites
- Teams using Advanced Custom Fields
No programming knowledge is required to use the activity logs.
How does it work?
Once Advanced Custom Fields and Logify PRO are active, supported deletion activities are recorded automatically.
You simply continue using ACF as usual.
To review the activity:
- Open your WordPress dashboard.
- Go to Logify → Activity Logs.
- Filter the logs by ACF if needed.
- Review the recorded deletion activity.
You do not need to create logs manually.
What gets recorded?
Logify records supported ACF deletion activities.
| Activity | Action |
|---|---|
| Field Group deleted | deleted |
| Post Field deleted | deleted |
| Taxonomy Field deleted | deleted |
The activity log includes useful information such as the affected item, the user who performed the action, and the date and time of the deletion.
Example use case
Imagine a custom Product Details section suddenly disappears from several pages.
Instead of checking every template or asking every administrator what changed, you can open Logify Activity Logs and review recent ACF deletion activities.
If a related field group was deleted, the activity history helps quickly identify the change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to enable this manually?
No. ACF deletion tracking works automatically when ACF and Logify PRO are active.
Does Logify record every ACF change?
This feature focuses on supported deletion activities. Not every ACF operation is recorded as a dedicated ACF event.
Can Logify restore deleted ACF fields?
No. Logify records the activity history but does not restore deleted data. Use your normal backup or recovery process if restoration is required.
Does this replace website backups?
No.
Backups help recover your website, while Logify helps you understand what changed and when.
Final takeaway
Advanced Custom Fields manages your website's custom content structure. Logify helps you keep track when that structure is deleted.
With Logify PRO, supported ACF deletions are automatically recorded in the Activity Logs, making it easier to investigate unexpected website changes and maintain better accountability across your WordPress team.