Website Updates Report Plugin

A WordPress plugin that generates comprehensive activity reports for client reporting. Perfect for agencies that need to show their clients what work has been done on their website within a specific date range.

Features

Report Data Includes:

• Pages: New pages created and existing pages updated
• Posts: New blog posts published and existing posts updated
• Media Files: New images, videos, and documents uploaded
• New Users: User accounts created
• Active Plugins: Current plugin status and versions

Key Capabilities:

• Date Range Selection: Choose any custom date range for reporting
• Selective Reporting: Choose which types of data to include in each report
• Visual Summary: At-a-glance statistics with colorful summary cards
• Detailed Tables: Complete lists with dates, authors, and direct links
• Print/PDF Export: Print-friendly layout for client delivery
• Responsive Design: Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices

Installation

1. Upload the website-updates folder to /wp-content/plugins/
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Navigate to 'Updates Report' in the WordPress admin menu

Updates

This plugin updates from GitHub releases of the public repo smcniel24/Website-Updates-Plugin, not from WordPress.org. No site setup is needed: updates appear on the Plugins and Dashboard > Updates screens like any other plugin. If an update check fails, the reason is shown under the plugin on the Plugins screen.

Releasing an update:

1. Bump the version in both the plugin header (Version:) and WEBSITE_UPDATES_VERSION in website-updates.php.
2. Add the changes to CHANGELOG.md, then commit and push.
3. On GitHub, publish a release with the version as its tag (e.g. v1.0.9). The release notes appear in the "View details" popup.

Sites check for updates about every 12 hours. Check again on Dashboard > Updates checks immediately. A .zip attached to the release is used if present; otherwise the source zip GitHub generates for the tag is used.

Usage

1. Select Date Range: Choose start and end dates for your report period
2. Choose Report Options: Check which types of data you want to include
3. Generate Report: Click "Generate Report" to create the report
4. Review Results: See summary statistics and detailed tables
5. Export: Use the "Export as PDF" button or print directly from browser

Report Sections

Summary Cards

Quick overview showing:

• Number of new and updated pages
• Number of new and updated posts
• Total media files uploaded
• New user accounts created
• Active plugin count

Detailed Tables

Each section includes:

• Pages/Posts: Title, author, dates, category (posts), and action links
• Media: Thumbnails, file types, sizes, upload dates
• Users: Username, email, role, registration date
• Plugins: Name, version, author information

Default Date Range

The plugin defaults to the last 30 days, but you can select any custom range.

Requirements

• WordPress 5.8 or higher
• PHP 7.2 or higher
• Administrator access to generate reports

File Structure

website-updates/
├── website-updates.php       # Main plugin file
├── includes/
│   └── class-github-updater.php  # Updates from GitHub releases
├── assets/
│   ├── css/
│   │   └── admin.css        # Styling for admin interface
│   └── js/
│       └── admin.js         # JavaScript for date picker and AJAX
└── README.md                # This file

Customization

Modifying Report Output

Edit the generate_report_html() method in website-updates.php to customize the report layout.

Adding New Data Types

To track additional data:

1. Create a new get_[type]_data() method
2. Add it to the AJAX handler ajax_generate_report()
3. Update the HTML generation in generate_report_html()
4. Add a checkbox option in the admin form

Styling

Modify assets/css/admin.css to change colors, fonts, or layout.

Tips for Agencies

1. Regular Reports: Run monthly reports for recurring clients
2. Project Milestones: Generate reports at project completion
3. Client Meetings: Print reports for in-person presentations
4. Documentation: Keep reports as records of work completed

Support

For issues or feature requests, contact your development team.

Changelog

Version 1.0.0

• Initial release
• Date range selection
• Multiple data type tracking
• Print/PDF export capability
• Responsive design

License

GPL-2.0+ License