System - Real-time environment snapshot

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System

The System module provides a real-time snapshot of your WordPress environment — built for fast diagnostics, audits, and agency workflows.

No setup required
Local-only — reads data on your server
Read-only — does not change site configuration

Overview

System is available by default. It reads your WordPress environment locally and shows a single-page snapshot when you open All DashAI → System Health.

System dashboard overview: one place to scan versions, security signals, plugins, and server context.

Agency tip: Use System as the first step in any support or maintenance workflow.

What System shows

  • WordPress & core — Version, update status, site and home URL, environment (production/staging/local), permalinks, REST API, multisite sites.
  • PHP & database — PHP version and configuration, MySQL/database version, memory limits, server software.
  • Active theme — Current theme name and version, parent theme (if any).
  • Plugins — Installed and active plugins with version and update status. Copy WP-CLI update commands for plugins and core.
  • Post types, ACF blocks, forms — Registered post types (with counts), ACF blocks when ACF is active, and forms from Gravity Forms or Contact Form 7 when present.
  • Users — User counts and role breakdown.
  • Server — Server environment, PHP extensions, cache detection (e.g. W3 Total Cache, WP Rocket), disk space, and site configuration basics.
  • Security — HTTPS/SSL status, debug settings, file edit/mod restrictions, security keys, and related checks.
  • Performance & AI — Memory limits, disk space, and optimization-related settings; AI-powered system health analysis with recommendations when AI is enabled.

How it works

  • Uses native WordPress and PHP APIs
  • Reads data locally — no external requests for the snapshot itself
  • Refreshes when you reload the page
  • Does not modify site configuration

When to use

  • Before updating WordPress or plugins
  • During debugging sessions
  • For client audits and onboarding
  • Before handing over projects

Best practices

  • Check System before running bulk updates
  • Combine with Logs for full diagnostics
  • Keep PHP and WordPress on supported versions

Troubleshooting

  • Missing or empty values — Reload the page; confirm you are an administrator; on multisite, check you are in the expected site context.
  • SSL or environment looks wrong — Review proxy/CDN termination and Settings → General WordPress Address / Site Address (URL); confirm HTTPS is consistent end-to-end.