Simple History is a free plugin that acts like a flight recorder for your WordPress site, quietly noting who logged in, what they edited, and which plugins or settings changed. This quick course shows you how to install it, read the log, and get the most from it. By the end you'll be able to answer the 'who changed this?' questions that used to be pure guesswork.
What you'll learn
The moment more than one person can touch a site, you need a record of what happened and when. Learning the Simple History WordPress plugin gives you a clear, plain-language audit log that lives inside your own site, so you can trace a broken homepage, a deactivated plugin, or a login back to its source. You'll be able to read the log confidently and use it to troubleshoot faster and hold a team accountable — without shipping any data off to a third party.
Inside the course
- Install & Reading the Log
- Operating the Recorder
Who this course is for
This is for beginners, freelancers, and anyone managing a site with clients or teammates. There's nothing to configure to get value, so no technical background is required. If you prefer to skim first, our free written tutorials cover the same ground.
Frequently asked questions
What does Simple History actually record?
Does Simple History slow down my site or send data elsewhere?
Is this course free?
Every one of the 2 lessons is free to watch — you just need a free WP Tutoring account. No card, no trial clock.
- All 2 lessons in this course
- Follow along on a clean WordPress install
- Keep your free account forever