{"id":4821273,"date":"2025-09-19T13:12:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T17:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/?p=4821273"},"modified":"2026-03-16T10:31:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:31:45","slug":"wordpress-error-logs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wordpress-error-logs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find and View WordPress Error Logs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you looking for a quick and easy way to find and view your WordPress error logs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Error logs are vital for troubleshooting problems on a WordPress site. Without them, diagnosing what\u2019s wrong can be very difficult or even impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will explain where your WordPress error logs are stored and show you the easiest way to find and view them. You will also learn how to read the log entries to troubleshoot and fix issues on your site, whether you are a beginner or an experienced WordPress user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s jump in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#where-are-word-press-error-logs-stored\">Where are WordPress Error Logs Stored?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-find-and-view-word-press-error-logs-with-wp-debug-toolkit-a-quick-guide\">How to Find and View WordPress Error Logs with WP Debug Toolkit<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#install-activate-wp-debug-toolkit\">Install &amp; Activate WP Debug Toolkit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#set-up-your-wp-debug-toolkit-account\">Set up Your WP Debug Toolkit Account<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#view-your-word-press-error-logs-using-the-log-viewer-app\">View Your WordPress Error Logs Using the Log Viewer App<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-enable-word-press-error-logs-in-the-wp-config-php-file\">How to Enable WordPress Error Logs in the wp-config.php File<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#finding-viewing-word-press-error-logs-using-ftp\">Finding &amp; Viewing WordPress Error Logs Using FTP<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-troubleshoot-with-word-press-error-log-data\">How to Troubleshoot with WordPress Error Log Data<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#conclusion-find-and-view-word-press-error-logs-quickly\">Conclusion: Find and View WordPress Error Logs Quickly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-are-word-press-error-logs-stored\">Where are WordPress Error Logs Stored?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress error logs are generally stored in your site\u2019s root directory. The file that records all captured WordPress errors, the <code>debug.log<\/code> file, is usually found in the <strong>\/wp-content\/<\/strong> folder. It only appears there when debugging mode is enabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Debug.log-File-in-_wp-content_-Directory_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-1024x614.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" title=\"\" class=\"swipebox\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Debug.log-File-in-_wp-content_-Directory_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-1024x614.png\" alt=\"Debug.log file in _wp-content directory_finding and viewing WordPress error logs\" class=\"wp-image-4821291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Debug.log-File-in-_wp-content_-Directory_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Debug.log-File-in-_wp-content_-Directory_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Debug.log-File-in-_wp-content_-Directory_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Debug.log-File-in-_wp-content_-Directory_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some hosting providers, however, store WordPress error logs in other locations. Some have a dedicated <strong>\/logs\/<\/strong> folder or other custom locations that you can access through your cPanel dashboard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you cannot find your WordPress error log file in the standard place, you can refer to your hosting provider\u2019s documentation or contact customer support for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest and safest way to access your WordPress error logs is by using a dedicated debugging plugin. We&#8217;ll show you how to use WP Debug Toolkit first, then cover manual methods for those who prefer them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-find-and-view-word-press-error-logs-with-wp-debug-toolkit-a-quick-guide\">How to Find and View WordPress Error Logs with WP Debug Toolkit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Introducing WP Debug Toolkit\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gMUONYtH3wY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wpdebugtoolkit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WP Debug Toolkit<\/a> is the best debugging plugin that makes WordPress error management simple. It allows you to view every PHP and WordPress error in real-time and includes several powerful features for efficient troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plugin works by installing a dedicated log viewer app right on your server. This means even if your site crashes and you can&#8217;t access your WordPress dashboard, the plugin&#8217;s standalone viewer app keeps working. This means you can always identify the problem and take action, whether it&#8217;s a plugin conflict, theme issue, or PHP error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what makes WP Debug Toolkit different from other debugging plugins:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Activate WordPress debug mode with a single click, eliminating the need to edit the <code>wp-config.php<\/code> file manually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get instant email alerts when a fatal error happens so you can fix the problem before visitors notice it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See PHP warnings, notices, and fatal errors as they happen, not hours later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include or exclude logs in the viewer app using built-in filters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recover from website crashes by disabling plugins and themes in one click through the viewer app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get the full context for each error on your site, with access to the exact file and code line number where the issue is occurring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch between interface themes so that debugging always feels familiar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate through the viewer app quickly using keyboard shortcuts, and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The modern interface displays all your errors in one organized view, making it simple to spot patterns and identify the root cause of issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s walk through how to use WP Debug Toolkit to easily find and view your WordPress error logs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"install-activate-wp-debug-toolkit\">Install &amp; Activate WP Debug Toolkit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WP Debug Toolkit is a premium debugging plugin, so you&#8217;ll need to <a href=\"https:\/\/wpdebugtoolkit.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">purchase a license<\/a> and download the plugin to your computer first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have the plugin zip file, go to your WordPress admin dashboard and navigate to <strong>Plugins \u203a Add Plugin<\/strong>, then click <strong>Upload Plugin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Installing-the-WP-Debug-Toolkit-Plugin-for-finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-1024x614.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" title=\"\" class=\"swipebox\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Installing-the-WP-Debug-Toolkit-Plugin-for-finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-1024x614.png\" alt=\"Installing the WP Debug Toolkit plugin for finding and viewing WordPress error logs\" class=\"wp-image-4821295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Installing-the-WP-Debug-Toolkit-Plugin-for-finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Installing-the-WP-Debug-Toolkit-Plugin-for-finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Installing-the-WP-Debug-Toolkit-Plugin-for-finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Installing-the-WP-Debug-Toolkit-Plugin-for-finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, click <strong>Choose file <\/strong>to select the WP Debug Toolkit plugin file from your PC, and then click <strong>Install Now<\/strong> <strong>\u203a Activate Plugin.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This installs and activates the plugin on your site. You&#8217;re now ready to start finding and viewing your WordPress error logs effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"set-up-your-wp-debug-toolkit-account\">Set up Your WP Debug Toolkit Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by navigating to the Overview screen and selecting Run Setup Installer to begin the configuration process. This opens a setup wizard in a popup window where you can first choose a custom URL for the Viewer app or use the default option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Set-custom-URL-for-viewer-app-WP-Debug-Toolkit-1024x576.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" title=\"\" class=\"swipebox\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Set-custom-URL-for-viewer-app-WP-Debug-Toolkit-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Set custom URL for viewer app WP Debug Toolkit\" class=\"wp-image-4852316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Set-custom-URL-for-viewer-app-WP-Debug-Toolkit-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Set-custom-URL-for-viewer-app-WP-Debug-Toolkit-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Set-custom-URL-for-viewer-app-WP-Debug-Toolkit-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Set-custom-URL-for-viewer-app-WP-Debug-Toolkit.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After you click Continue, you can select which specific tools to install, including the standalone Viewer and the Query Viewer. This step also allows you to choose how the plugin handles your WordPress constants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WP-Debug-Toolkit-viewer-choose-what-to-install-1024x660.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-3\" title=\"\" class=\"swipebox\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WP-Debug-Toolkit-viewer-choose-what-to-install-1024x660.png\" alt=\"WP Debug Toolkit viewer choose what to install\" class=\"wp-image-4852320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WP-Debug-Toolkit-viewer-choose-what-to-install-1024x660.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WP-Debug-Toolkit-viewer-choose-what-to-install-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WP-Debug-Toolkit-viewer-choose-what-to-install-768x495.png 768w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WP-Debug-Toolkit-viewer-choose-what-to-install.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, set a password for the app to ensure your logs remain secure and private.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/password-protect-the-viewer-app-1024x677.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-4\" title=\"\" class=\"swipebox\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/password-protect-the-viewer-app-1024x677.png\" alt=\"password protect the viewer app\" class=\"wp-image-4852323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/password-protect-the-viewer-app-1024x677.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/password-protect-the-viewer-app-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/password-protect-the-viewer-app-768x508.png 768w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/password-protect-the-viewer-app.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, look over your chosen settings on the summary page and click Install Viewer to complete the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/review-all-settings-and-install-WP-Debug-Toolkit-viewer-apps-1024x855.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-5\" title=\"\" class=\"swipebox\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/review-all-settings-and-install-WP-Debug-Toolkit-viewer-apps-1024x855.png\" alt=\"review all settings and install WP Debug Toolkit viewer apps\" class=\"wp-image-4852324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/review-all-settings-and-install-WP-Debug-Toolkit-viewer-apps-1024x855.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/review-all-settings-and-install-WP-Debug-Toolkit-viewer-apps-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/review-all-settings-and-install-WP-Debug-Toolkit-viewer-apps-768x641.png 768w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/review-all-settings-and-install-WP-Debug-Toolkit-viewer-apps.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"view-your-word-press-error-logs-using-the-log-viewer-app\">View Your WordPress Error Logs Using the Log Viewer App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it&#8217;s time to see your WordPress error logs in action. To access the viewer app, simply click Open Viewer from your WP Debug Toolkit dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The viewer app opens in a new tab with a clean, organized interface that displays all your WordPress errors in real-time. The main screen shows a continuous stream of logged errors, with the most recent entries appearing at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Error-log-viewer-app-in-WP-Debug-Toolkit.gif\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-6\" title=\"\" class=\"swipebox\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1644\" height=\"903\" src=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Error-log-viewer-app-in-WP-Debug-Toolkit.gif\" alt=\"Error log viewer app in WP Debug Toolkit\" class=\"wp-image-4827070\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Main error log display<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Shows all errors with timestamps, error types, and brief descriptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filter bar at the top<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Lets you search for specific errors or filter by error level (Fatal, Warning, Notice, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Action buttons<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Include options to clear logs, download entries, or refresh the display<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Error details panel<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Opens when you click on any specific error<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The real-time display updates automatically as new errors occur on your site. You can watch problems develop as they happen, which is especially useful when testing new plugins or themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WordPress-debug-Toolkit-Error-Details-Interface_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-1024x614.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-7\" title=\"\" class=\"swipebox\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WordPress-debug-Toolkit-Error-Details-Interface_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-1024x614.png\" alt=\"WordPress debug Toolkit error details interface_finding and viewing WordPress error logs\" class=\"wp-image-4821302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WordPress-debug-Toolkit-Error-Details-Interface_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WordPress-debug-Toolkit-Error-Details-Interface_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WordPress-debug-Toolkit-Error-Details-Interface_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WordPress-debug-Toolkit-Error-Details-Interface_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The filtering system allows you to focus on what matters most. You can show only fatal errors, hide deprecation notices, or display errors from a specific time range. This helps you cut through the noise and concentrate on critical issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The color-coded error levels make it easy to spot problems at a glance. Fatal errors appear in red, warnings in yellow, and notices in blue, so you can immediately identify the severity of each issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also comes with keyboard shortcuts to speed up your workflow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press &#8216;O&#8217; to open the viewer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press &#8216;F&#8217; to focus on the search bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press &#8216;C&#8217; to clear all logs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press &#8216;Q&#8217; to view details of the selected error<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press &#8216;Escape&#8217; to close detail panels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know the easiest way to find and view WordPress error logs, let&#8217;s cover manual methods for users who prefer not to use plugins.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-enable-word-press-error-logs-in-the-wp-config-php-file\">How to Enable WordPress Error Logs in the <code>wp-config.php<\/code> File<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This method requires more technical steps but works well for experienced users. Before you begin, create a backup of your wp-config.php file. This way, if you make mistakes, you can easily restore your site to its original state.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wp-config.php-File-in-WordPress-Root-Folder_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-1024x614.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-8\" title=\"\" class=\"swipebox\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wp-config.php-File-in-WordPress-Root-Folder_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-1024x614.png\" alt=\"wp-config.php File in WordPress Root Folder_finding and viewing WordPress error logs\" class=\"wp-image-4821292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wp-config.php-File-in-WordPress-Root-Folder_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wp-config.php-File-in-WordPress-Root-Folder_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wp-config.php-File-in-WordPress-Root-Folder_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/wp-config.php-File-in-WordPress-Root-Folder_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To enable debug mode, open your wp-config.php file and scroll to the part of the code that reads &#8220;\/That&#8217;s all, stop editing! Happy blogging.\/&#8221; and insert the following above it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><strong>define( 'WP_DEBUG', true );\ndefine( 'WP_DEBUG_LOG', true );\ndefine( 'WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY', false );<\/strong><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see an existing line of code that reads <strong><code>define('WP_DEBUG', false);<\/code><\/strong>, simply delete it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to save your changes. Debug mode will activate on your site immediately, and errors will begin logging to the debug.log file in your \/wp-content\/ folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"finding-viewing-word-press-error-logs-using-ftp\">Finding &amp; Viewing WordPress Error Logs Using FTP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you enable debug mode, you can view the logged errors either through your site\u2019s <strong>File Manager<\/strong> or using an <strong>FTP client<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this guide, we&#8217;ll use an FTP client. <a href=\"https:\/\/filezilla-project.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/filezilla-project.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FileZilla<\/a> is one of the most popular options due to its cross-platform compatibility and user-friendly interface, but you can use any FTP client you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the basic steps to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install FileZilla (or your preferred FTP client) on your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect your website to the FTP software using your FTP username and password (found in your hosting provider&#8217;s cPanel dashboard).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once connected, navigate to the \/wp-content\/ folder and locate the debug.log file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viewing-debug.log-File-in-WordPress-Root-Folder-via-FTP_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-1024x614.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-9\" title=\"\" class=\"swipebox\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viewing-debug.log-File-in-WordPress-Root-Folder-via-FTP_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-1024x614.png\" alt=\"Viewing debug.log File in WordPress Root Folder via FTP_finding and viewing WordPress error logs\" class=\"wp-image-4821293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viewing-debug.log-File-in-WordPress-Root-Folder-via-FTP_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viewing-debug.log-File-in-WordPress-Root-Folder-via-FTP_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viewing-debug.log-File-in-WordPress-Root-Folder-via-FTP_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Viewing-debug.log-File-in-WordPress-Root-Folder-via-FTP_Finding-and-viewing-WordPress-error-logs.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on the file and choose <strong>Download<\/strong>, <strong>View<\/strong>, or <strong>Edit<\/strong> to open it and review your WordPress error logs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The debug.log file will only appear if your site has logged new errors since enabling debug mode. If you don&#8217;t see the file, try reproducing an error on your site first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-troubleshoot-with-word-press-error-log-data\">How to Troubleshoot with WordPress Error Log Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply locating and viewing WordPress error logs is not enough to resolve an issue on your site. Knowing how to troubleshoot using the log data is equally important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not a WordPress developer or an advanced user, you might find the information in the log file too technical. The solution is to follow a systematic set of steps to interpret the error and identify a fix.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to do that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify the error message associated with the error you want to resolve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note the error code linked to the issue. The three most common types of codes you\u2019ll encounter are <strong>Fatal errors<\/strong>, <strong>PHP notices<\/strong>, and <strong>Warnings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for the error code and the error message to find resources and guides that explain how to fix the specific issue. You can also copy and paste the error in ChatGPT to give you a better understanding of the error.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Troubleshoot-with-WordPress-Error-Log-Data.gif\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-10\" title=\"\" class=\"swipebox\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1622\" height=\"912\" src=\"https:\/\/oxygenbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Troubleshoot-with-WordPress-Error-Log-Data.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4827071\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you find some insights related to the error, fixing it should be easy. However, if you still can&#8217;t find a fix, consider sending the error details to a WordPress expert who can help with a solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the error is resolved, you can rely on the Site Monitor alerts to keep you informed of any future problems so you do not have to check your logs manually every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion-find-and-view-word-press-error-logs-quickly\">Conclusion: Find and View WordPress Error Logs Quickly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can manually enable debug mode and access error logs through your <code>wp-config.php<\/code> file, this approach involves technical steps and risks if mistakes are made. Manual log review in a text editor can also be time-consuming and difficult to read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using <a href=\"https:\/\/wpdebugtoolkit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WP Debug Toolkit<\/a> is the safer and easier choice for most WordPress users. Its modern interface and debugging features make error log management straightforward, even for beginners. In addition to that, the query monitor and email alert system provide extra peace of mind by helping you stay ahead of both crashes and performance slowdowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wpdebugtoolkit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Give it a try today<\/a> if you\u2019re ready to start debugging your WordPress site like a professional!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"word-press-error-logs-frequently-asked-questions\">WordPress Error Logs \u2014 Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761812656090\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>1. How to fix error logs in WordPress<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>To fix error logs in WordPress, you need to access, read, and decode the error log data. The easiest way is using WP Debug Toolkit, which displays errors in a user-friendly interface. Alternatively, you can manually review the <code>debug.log<\/code> file for the same information, though this requires more technical steps.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761812671679\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>2. How to solve WordPress critical error<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can fix a WordPress critical error, which is essentially a fatal PHP error, by checking your site\u2019s error log for specific details about it. Once you have this information, you&#8217;ll be able to identify the cause of the error and resolve the issue quickly.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761812681767\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>3. How to enable WP_DEBUG mode<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>WP_DEBUG mode can be enabled in two ways. The easiest method is using WP Debug Toolkit, which lets you enable debug mode with one click from your dashboard. Alternatively, you can do it manually by adding \u201c<strong><code>define( 'WP_DEBUG', true ); define( 'WP_DEBUG_LOG', true );<\/code>\u201d<\/strong> to your <code>wp-config.php<\/code> file, though this requires code editing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761812691936\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>4. 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