VidLog Video Analytics

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About this tool

Video stats NEW: VidLog now tracks how long visitors watch your videos, giving you deeper insight beyond simple play counts. VidLog gives you immediate insight into how your self-hosted videos are being watched, directly inside your WordPress dashboard. Install VidLog to start tracking self-hosted video plays, watched time, page views, referrers, locations, and CSV exports without adding a separate analytics 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 Watched time (minutes viewed per session) 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 Watched time tracking for self-hosted videos 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. External services The link to upgrade to pro opens a new tab with a link to the plugin’s website. 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, watched time tracking, 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 Install VidLog Free for clean video and page logs. Upgrade to VidLog PRO when you want visual charts, top 10 lists, and faster insight into your most active content. 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? How long are visitors watching videos? External Services This plugin uses the following external service to enrich log data with geolocation information: ip-api.com – http://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.com – https://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: The AppMill – https://theappmill.com/vidlog/index.html Purpose: product and plugin information only No visitor log data is sent to this site by the plugin Credits Developed by The AppMill.

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Getting started

Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/ , or install it through the WordPress Plugins screen. Activate VidLog from the Plugins menu. Open VidLog in your WordPress dashboard. Add self-hosted video files to your pages or posts using WordPress video blocks, HTML5 video tags, or another self-hosted video setup. Confirm that your video source points to a supported file type such as .mp4 , .webm , .mov , .m4v , .avi , or .m3u8 . Visit the public page and press PLAY on the video to create a test log entry. Return to the VidLog dashboard and check the Video Views table. Open the Page Views screen to confirm that page visits are being logged. Use the month selector to review older logs when needed. Export video or page logs as CSV files for reporting, backups, or client summaries. Review referrers, country, city, page slug, video file, and watched time data to understand visitor behavior. Upgrade to VidLog PRO if you need visual top 10 charts and deeper analytics directly inside WordPress. Watch the setup tutorial: Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O_DzQ3838I

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Frequently asked questions

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 and can also track watched time during playback sessions. 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. 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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