VidLog

설명

Video stats

VidLog gives you immediate insight into how your self-hosted videos are being watched, directly inside your WordPress dashboard.

The moment a visitor presses PLAY, VidLog records the view and stores key details such as:

  • Date and time
  • IP address
  • Country/City
  • Page slug
  • Video file
  • Referrer source
  • Pages viewed

If you use self-hosted video files like .mp4, .webm, .mov, .m4v, .avi, or .m3u8, VidLog helps you understand what people are watching, where they are coming from, and which videos perform best. The plugin also logs instant visits on your site pages, logging the same metadata.

Page stats

VidLog also instantly logs what pages visitors view on your site. The log contains the same metadata as video views. It counts all page visits, not only unique visits.

Why site owners use VidLog

  • Instant logging the moment a visitor presses PLAY
  • Instant logging the moment a page is visited
  • Clean monthly video and page logs inside WordPress
  • CSV exports for reporting and backup
  • Referrer tracking to see where visitors came from
  • Lightweight setup with no external analytics dashboard required
  • Simple dashboard for reviewing logs directly in WordPress

Perfect for

  • Filmmakers and video creators
  • Membership sites
  • Online courses and educators
  • Video tutorials
  • Agencies managing client video content
  • Any WordPress site using self-hosted videos

Important: VidLog tracks self-hosted video files. It does not track YouTube or Vimeo embeds.

Video Tutorial

Need help getting started? Watch the full VidLog setup tutorial here:

Watch on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O_DzQ3838I

Features

VidLog includes instant video play logging, page view logging, CSV exports, monthly log storage, and clean logs directly inside WordPress.

For a full feature list and more details about VidLog PRO, visit:

https://theappmill.com/vidlog/index.html

VidLog PRO

Want deeper insights? VidLog PRO adds an Advanced Stats area for both Video plays and Page views, right inside WordPress with:

  • Top 10 videos chart
  • Top 10 countries chart
  • Top 10 referrers chart
  • Complete analytics lists below each chart
  • Faster insight into which content performs best
  • A clearer overview of viewer behavior across your video library

If you want more than raw logs and CSV exports, VidLog PRO gives you a more visual analytics experience directly in your WordPress dashboard.

Included Analytics

VidLog helps you answer questions like:

  • Which videos are being watched the most?
  • Which countries send the most viewers?
  • Which referrers drive the most plays?
  • Which pages are being visited the most?
  • Which month had the most activity?
  • Which exact files and slugs were viewed?

External Services

This plugin uses the following external service to enrich log data with geolocation information:

  • ip-api.comhttp://ip-api.com/json/
  • Purpose: resolves IP addresses into country data for analytics logs
  • Data sent: the visitor IP address
  • Service privacy policy: https://ip-api.com/docs/legal

This plugin also displays country flag images using:

  • flagcdn.comhttps://flagcdn.com/
  • Purpose: displays a small country flag icon next to log entries in the dashboard
  • Data sent: no personal data is sent by the plugin; the browser loads the flag image file directly
  • Service privacy policy: https://flagcdn.com/privacy/

This plugin also includes a link in the plugin UI to:

Credits

Developed by The AppMill.

스크린샷

  • VidLog dashboard with logged video views
  • VidLog dashboard with logged page views
  • Monthly log management with CSV export and bulk actions
  • Advanced stats page with top 10 charts and complete analytics lists in VidLog PRO

설치

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/, or install it through the WordPress Plugins screen.
  2. Activate VidLog from the Plugins menu.
  3. Open VidLog in your WordPress dashboard.
  4. Add self-hosted videos to your pages or posts.
  5. When a visitor presses PLAY or visits a page, the log is recorded automatically.

Watch the setup tutorial:

Watch on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O_DzQ3838I

FAQ

Does VidLog work with YouTube or Vimeo embeds?

No. VidLog is built for self-hosted video files inside WordPress.

Does VidLog slow down my website?

No. Logging is lightweight and designed to happen immediately when a visitor starts playback or visits a page.

Can I export my logs?

Yes. You can export monthly logs as CSV files directly from the plugin dashboard.

What kind of videos can it track?

VidLog works with common self-hosted formats such as .mp4, .webm, .mov, .m4v, .avi, and .m3u8. It logs unique video plays. If a visitor starts the same video multiple times, only one play is logged. If you want all plays logged, contact info@theappmill.com

What kind of pages can it track?

VidLog works with all pages on your website. It logs every page visit directly inside WordPress, including repeat visits to the same page, so you can review monthly activity and export the data when needed. If you want only unique plays logged, contact info@theappmill.com

Where do I see the stats?

Inside your WordPress admin area under VidLog, where you can view video and page logs and export CSV files. Advanced Stats with top 10 charts and deeper analytics are available in VidLog PRO.

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2.0.0

  • Added Page Views tracking to the free version
  • Added the Page Views admin screen with CSV export and log management
  • Added city data to video and page view logs
  • Improved CSV download handling for Video Views

1.0.0

  • Initial public release of VidLog
  • Instant logging for self-hosted video plays
  • Instant logging for page views
  • CSV export for monthly logs
  • PRO version available with advanced stats charts and deeper analytics