Debug WordPress faster with Pretty Logs
SiteSkite’s built-in Pretty Logs viewer turns raw server logs into a readable debugging environment — inspect PHP errors, WordPress debug output, or custom log paths without SSH, hosting panels, or downloading files.
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Why Pretty Logs?
Traditional log management is messy — slow hosting panels, missing SSH access, and unreadable raw text. Pretty Logs keeps debugging inside your WebOps workflow.
Centralized debugging
Monitor logs across linked websites from one SiteSkite dashboard instead of switching between server tools and client hosting accounts.
Readable by design
Formatted entries with syntax highlighting, line numbers, and clear timestamps turn chaotic raw logs into something you can actually scan.
Read → diagnose → fix
Investigate issues alongside updates, backups, Safe Mode, and WP Canvas — resolve errors before they escalate without leaving the portal.
Three log views
Choose the log source that matches your investigation — standard WordPress paths or a custom file on the server.
PHP error log
Displays your server’s PHP error log — fatal errors, warnings, deprecated functions, plugin compatibility issues, and memory exhaustion problems.
WordPress debug log
Reads debug.log when WP_DEBUG and WP_DEBUG_LOG are enabled — ideal for plugin development, theme debugging, and tracking custom code issues.
Custom path logs
Define an absolute path to any readable log file — custom application logs, WooCommerce logs, security logs, API logs, or third-party plugin output.
Key features
Everything in Pretty Logs is designed for faster troubleshooting from the SiteSkite dashboard.
- Better readability — formatted output for easier scanning
- Timestamp visibility — date, time, and error type on each entry
- Faster error detection — spot fatals, warnings, and database issues quickly
- Copy line, copy all, search, and clear log actions
- Classic raw view toggle when you need unstyled output
- Multi-site visibility — inspect logs per linked site from one portal
Common use cases
Where teams reach for Pretty Logs during day-to-day WordPress operations.
Plugin conflicts
Identify which plugin triggered a fatal error after an update or bulk change.
White screen debugging
Track PHP syntax errors or memory issues causing site crashes — without server access.
Migration troubleshooting
Monitor logs during backup restores, host migrations, or domain changes.
WooCommerce issues
Inspect payment, checkout, or webhook failures via debug or custom log paths.
Custom development
Track API responses, framework logs, or staging-only debug output in one place.
Agency support
Support teams review client site logs from the portal instead of requesting hosting credentials.
How to access Pretty Logs
Open logs for any linked site directly from the SiteSkite dashboard.
Open your linked site
Log in to SiteSkite and open the WordPress site you want to inspect.
Go to Logs / Error Logs
Navigate to the Pretty Logs section from the site tools area in the portal.
Choose a log view
Select PHP Error Log, Debug Log, or Custom Path — enter an absolute path when using custom logs.
Review and act
Read formatted entries, copy lines for your team, search keywords, or clear logs when the issue is resolved.
Best practices & notes
Get the most from Pretty Logs while keeping production sites secure.
Best practices
Use Pretty Logs as part of a safe debugging workflow — especially on client and production sites.
- Enable WordPress debug logging on staging before production
- Clear old logs regularly to keep files manageable
- Avoid exposing logs publicly on the live site
- Monitor logs after updates, deployments, or plugin changes
Important notes
- SiteSkite only reads logs accessible on the server
- Custom paths must be valid absolute paths and readable by the site
- Very large log files may load progressively
- Some managed hosting providers restrict log file access
Pretty Logs is included in your SiteSkite plan
Pair visual log monitoring with Smart Engine, backups, monitoring, Safe Mode, and WP Canvas — all from one WebOps layer.
7-day trial · No credit card required