Time Tracking and Activity Reporting WordPress Plugin 2.1

In the WordPress ecosystem, "Time Tracking and Activity Reporting" typically falls into two distinct categories: Project Management (tracking billable hours for tasks) and Security/Audit Logging (monitoring what users are doing on the site).

Depending on your specific need, here are the top-rated solutions for 2026.

## 1. For Project Management & Billable Hours

These plugins are designed for freelancers and agencies who need to track how much time is spent on specific tasks or client projects.

WP Project Manager Pro (Time Tracker Module)

This is widely considered the most "all-in-one" solution for managing work within WordPress.

Active Tracking: Includes a "Start/Stop" timer on every task.

Manual Entry: Allows team members to log hours after the fact if they forgot to start a timer.

Automatic Reports: Generates detailed breakdowns of time spent per project, per employee, or per task.

Invoicing: Directly converts tracked hours into professional PDF invoices for clients.

MainWP Time Tracker

Best for agency owners managing multiple WordPress sites.

Client "Buckets": You can create pre-paid "buckets" of hours for clients.

Centralized Reporting: Track time across dozens of different child sites from one central dashboard.

Billing Status: Tracks if hours are "Unbilled," "Partially Paid," or "Paid."

## 2. For User Activity & Audit Logs

These plugins are used for security and accountability—tracking exactly who logged in, what they changed, and when.

WP Activity Log (Recommended)

This is the gold standard for tracking internal site changes.

Granular Detail: Logs everything from post edits and plugin updates to password changes and profile tweaks.

Real-time Monitoring: See who is currently logged in and what they are doing.

SMS/Email Alerts: Get notified instantly if a high-security setting is changed.

Reports: Generate CSV or HTML reports for compliance or client transparency.

Simple History

A lightweight, free alternative for smaller sites.

Activity Feed: Shows a clean list of recent changes directly on your WordPress dashboard.

RSS Feed: You can subscribe to your site's activity via an RSS reader to stay updated without logging in.

## 3. External SaaS Integrations

If your team already uses professional third-party time trackers, you can sync them with WordPress using integration tools like n8n or Zapier.

Clockify Integration: Allows you to automatically create a WordPress post or update a "Task" status when a timer is stopped in Clockify.

Harvest Integration: Great for syncing client data between your WordPress CRM and your professional billing software.

### Summary Comparison Table

Feature

WP Project Manager

WP Activity Log

Simple History

Primary Goal

Productivity / Billing

Security / Accountability

Site Overview

Timer Feature

Yes

No

No

Invoicing

Yes

No

No

Tracking Detail

Task performance

All site changes

Core site changes

Pricing

Premium ($79+)

Free & Premium

Free

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