You need to track changes made across your Notion workspace to identify who edited a page, restored a deleted block, or changed a permission. Notion records all such events in the workspace activity log, which is available to workspace owners and admins. This article explains how to access and filter the activity log, what events are tracked, and how to interpret the data for security audits or collaboration reviews.
Key Takeaways: Auditing Notion Workspace Activity Logs
- Settings & Members > Settings > Workspace Activity: Opens the full activity log for your workspace.
- Filter by event type: Use the dropdown to narrow logs to page edits, permission changes, or member additions.
- Export logs as CSV: Download a timestamped record for offline analysis or compliance reporting.
What the Workspace Activity Log Tracks
The activity log is a chronological list of actions performed by members in your Notion workspace. Only workspace owners and members with admin permissions can view the log. The log records events such as page creation, editing, deletion, restoration, permission changes, integration connections, and member role updates. Each entry includes the member who performed the action, the time of the action, and the specific page or object affected. The log retains data for the past 90 days for Free and Plus plans, and up to 180 days for Business and Enterprise plans.
Prerequisites for Viewing the Activity Log
To access the activity log, you must be a workspace owner or have admin permissions. Workspace members with read-only or edit permissions cannot view the log. If you are an owner, you can navigate directly to the log. If you are an admin but not an owner, you must be granted the “View workspace activity” permission by an owner. This permission is enabled by default for admins on Business and Enterprise plans, but it may require manual activation on Free and Plus plans.
Steps to Access and Filter the Activity Log
Follow these steps to pull up the activity log and apply filters to find specific events.
- Open Workspace Settings
Click the workspace name in the top-left corner of any page. In the dropdown menu, select Settings & Members to open the workspace settings panel. - Navigate to Workspace Activity
In the left sidebar of the settings panel, click Settings. Then scroll down to the Workspace Activity section and click View Activity Log. A new page opens displaying recent events in reverse chronological order. - Apply a Time Range Filter
At the top of the activity log page, click the date range dropdown. You can select preset ranges such as Last 7 days, Last 30 days, or Last 90 days. For a custom range, click Custom and enter start and end dates. - Filter by Event Type
Click the Event Type dropdown. Choose from options like Page edited, Page created, Page deleted, Permission changed, Member added, or Integration connected. The log updates to show only matching events. - Search for a Specific Page or Member
In the search box, type the name of a page or a member. The log filters to show only events related to that entity. You can also combine search with event type and date range filters. - Export the Log as CSV
Click the Export button at the top-right of the log page. A CSV file downloads containing all visible events. This file includes columns for timestamp, actor, event type, page ID, and page name. Use this file for offline analysis or compliance records.
Common Issues When Auditing Activity Logs
Activity Log Shows No Events
If the log appears empty, verify that the date range filter is not set to a past period with no activity. Also confirm that you are using a workspace owner or admin account. If you are an admin without the “View workspace activity” permission, ask an owner to enable it in Settings & Members > Settings > Permissions.
Events Are Missing for Certain Pages
The activity log only tracks events in pages that are shared with the workspace. Pages in private collections or personal dashboards are not recorded. If a page is not appearing in the log, check that the page is inside a shared workspace database or teamspace.
CSV Export Contains Too Many Rows
The export includes all events matching the current filters. If you need a smaller export, narrow the date range and event type before clicking Export. For large workspaces with thousands of events per day, limit exports to a 7-day window to keep the file manageable.
Notion Plan Features: Activity Log Retention and Permissions
| Item | Free / Plus | Business / Enterprise |
|---|---|---|
| Log retention period | 90 days | 180 days |
| Admin access without owner grant | No | Yes |
| CSV export | Yes | Yes |
| Event type filters | Basic (Page edited, created, deleted) | Full (includes permission, integration, member changes) |
The activity log is a critical tool for workspace governance. Use the date range and event type filters to locate specific changes quickly. Export the log regularly if you need to retain records beyond the built-in retention window. For deeper audits, combine the log with Notion’s page history feature by clicking the clock icon at the top-right of any page to view individual page revisions.