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How to Export a WordPress Activity Log Report in Logify
Need an activity record you can keep, share, or hand to an auditor? Logify exports your WordPress activity log in five formats — CSV, PDF, JSON, HTML, and plain text — and every export honours the filters you set, so you can download the whole log or just the events that matter.
Where to Export Logs
You have two ways to export:
- Quick CSV — the Export CSV button on the Logify → Activity Logs filter bar downloads the currently filtered table as CSV.
- Full export tool — open Logify → Tools → Export Logs for all five formats and a dedicated set of export filters.
Logify → Tools → Export Logs
What the Export Logs Tool Does
The Export Logs tool creates a downloadable copy of your activity log based on the filters you choose. Use it to:
- Share reports with clients or team members
- Archive activity records outside the database
- Prepare audit or compliance documentation
- Attach a detailed history to a support ticket
- Analyse activity in a spreadsheet or external tool
How to Export Logs
Step 1: Select Your Filters
Choose which activity to include. The export is filter-aware, so only matching entries are written to the file:
- Date Range — set a From and To date. Leave either field empty to include all available records.
- Event Type — export a single category such as user, post, plugin, theme, or comment.
- User — export activity performed by one user.
- Minimum Severity — include only events at or above a chosen severity level.
- Search — match activity descriptions, usernames, object names, or IP addresses.
Combine filters to create a tightly scoped export.
Step 2: Choose an Export Format
Logify supports five formats. Pick the one that fits how you will use the data.
| Format | Best for |
|---|---|
| CSV | Spreadsheets and analysis in Excel or Google Sheets. Includes a UTF-8 BOM for correct Excel encoding, plus Request ID and a JSON metadata column. |
| Audit-ready reports — an A4 report with a title page, applied-filter summary, paginated table, repeating headers, severity colour coding, and page numbers. | |
| JSON | Developers and custom tooling. Exports structured data with site, exported_at, count, and a logs array. |
| HTML | A standalone, printable web page with a styled table, severity badges, and an export summary. |
| Plain Text | Quick reviews, command-line tools, and simple sharing. |
Step 3: Export
After choosing your filters and format, click Export. Logify generates the file and your browser downloads it automatically.
Export Limits
Each export is capped at 50,000 log entries. If your filtered log exceeds this, you can:
- Export a smaller date range
- Apply additional filters
- Export multiple reports and combine them
Developers can change the cap with the kc_lf_export_max_rows filter. See Hooks and Filters.
Privacy and Anonymisation
Exports respect your privacy settings. If Data Anonymization is enabled under Logify → Settings → General, the exported IP addresses and country data are anonymised the same way they appear in the log. See Data Privacy, Anonymisation and Log Retention for the available modes.
Conclusion
The Export Logs tool turns your live activity log into a portable record in the format your workflow needs — a quick CSV from the Activity Logs screen, or a full PDF, JSON, HTML, or text export from Tools → Export Logs. Before you export, use filters to scope the report to exactly the events you want to keep.
FAQs
What formats can I export my WordPress activity log in?
Logify exports in five formats: CSV, PDF, JSON, HTML, and plain text. CSV suits spreadsheets, PDF produces an audit-ready report, JSON is structured for developers, HTML is a printable page, and plain text is for quick reviews. The quick Export CSV button on the Activity Logs screen exports CSV only; use Tools → Export Logs for the other formats.
How do I export only a specific date range?
Open Logify → Tools → Export Logs and set the Date Range From and To fields before exporting. Only entries within that window are written to the file. Leave one field empty to include everything before or after a single date, and combine the date range with other filters such as user or event type for a tighter export.
Is there a limit on how many log entries I can export?
Yes. Each export is capped at 50,000 entries. If your log is larger, narrow the date range or apply more filters, or export in several batches. Developers can raise or lower the cap with the kc_lf_export_max_rows filter.
Does exporting remove the logs from Logify?
No. Exporting creates a downloadable copy and leaves every entry in the database untouched. To remove entries after archiving them, use the Delete Selected bulk action or a WP-CLI command. See How Can I Delete Multiple Activity Logs At Once?.
Are IP addresses anonymised in exports?
Exports follow your Data Anonymization setting under Logify → Settings → General. If anonymisation is enabled, IP address and country data are masked in the export exactly as they are in the log. If it is set to Do Not Anonymise, the full values are exported.