Is keeping an eye on WordPress error logs recommended?

Is keeping an eye on WordPress error logs recommended?

Solution:

It’s not safe to run a site that regularly produces real errors. Ignoring them may cause you to miss critical issues.

✅ Best Practices:

  • Turn off display_errors in production, but keep logging enabled so errors are still recorded.
  • Most logged errors are fixable. If a plugin generates many errors, consider looking for alternatives, because persistent errors can indicate poor coding or security risks.
  • Avoid reading logs from start to finish on a busy site. Use filtering scripts to skip known, harmless errors (like 404s from bots or old content).

⚠️ Caution:

  • Training yourself to ignore logs can be dangerous. You might inadvertently skip new errors that need attention.
  • Regularly review logs and address critical issues instead of relying solely on filters.

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