7 Update History

Track plugin and theme updates, monitor backup creation, review update activity and download backup snapshots from a centralized history dashboard.

✓ Update Tracking
✓ Backup History
✓ Auto Update Logs
✓ Downloadable Snapshots
What is Update History?
Update History provides a complete record of updates, backups and rollback-related activities performed through GPLMart Updater.

Step 1: History Overview

The Update History dashboard displays update statistics, backup counts and activity logs in one centralized location.
Update History Overview
Metric Description
Total Updates Total number of recorded updates.
Auto Updates Updates performed automatically.
Manual Updates Updates initiated manually.
Backups Total backup snapshots created.

Step 2: Backup Snapshots

Use the Backup Snapshots filter to view available backup archives and recovery points.
Backup Snapshots
Feature Description
Backup Snapshots View available backup archives.
Download Backup Download backup ZIP files.
Backup Size Review storage consumption.
Creation Date Track backup creation dates.
Clear Log:
Use the Clear Log option to remove update records from the history dashboard without deleting backup snapshots or rollback recovery points.

Step 3: Update Activity Tracking

Update History records both automatic and manually triggered updates, providing complete visibility into update activity and maintenance actions.
Type Description
Manual Update Triggered by an administrator.
Auto Update Performed automatically based on update settings.
Update Timestamp Records the exact date and time of each update.
Update Type Shows whether an update was manual or automatic.
Important:
Clearing history removes update records from the dashboard. Backup files remain available unless manually deleted.
Benefits of Update History
  • Complete update tracking
  • Backup snapshot management
  • Manual and automatic update logs
  • Downloadable backup archives
  • Improved troubleshooting
  • Better update visibility
Last Updated: June 2026
GPLMart Updater Version: 8.0.9