Description
TradeJournal Edge is a free WordPress trading journal plugin built from the ground up for importing NinjaTrader CSV exports, organizing trades by setup, attaching screenshots, and reviewing filtered performance from a structured dashboard.
Live demo: https://priceactiontools.com/tradejournal-edge/
It is built for traders who want ownership of their data, a private journal they control, and enough structure to review performance by setup, instrument, account, side, date range, and result.
What The Free Build Includes
- Trade tracking and manual editing
- NinjaTrader CSV import
- Screenshots and executions
- Frontend stats
- Same-site migration for legacy TradeJournal data on the same site
What The Free Build Does Not Include
- Licensing
- Frontend filters
- Cross-site trade package export/import
Upgrade To Pro
Upgrade to TradeJournal Edge Pro for frontend filters, cross-site trade package export/import, multiple account merging, additional platform support, and advanced analytics.
Dedicated Trade Journal
- Creates a dedicated Trades area inside WordPress
- Stores each trade as a structured journal entry
- Supports setup tagging so trades can be grouped by strategy or pattern
- Tracks instrument, instrument root, account, side, PnL, trade date, notes, screenshots, and executions
Executions and Screenshots
- Groups multiple executions under one logical trade
- Lets you attach one or more screenshots using the WordPress media library
- Stores screenshots without a separate file system or external storage workflow
Frontend Review Dashboard
- Displays summary stats
- Shows a trade table on the frontend
- Supports dark and light display modes
- Gives you a structured way to review what you traded and how each setup performed
NinjaTrader CSV Import
- Imports NinjaTrader CSV exports with column mapping
- Recognizes common columns such as instrument, market position, entry time, entry price, exit price, quantity, and commission
- Groups multiple fills and partial exits into one logical trade when they belong together
Same-Site Migration
- Supports same-site migration for legacy TradeJournal data
- Preserves trade structure during local migration and upgrade workflows
- Helps move earlier TradeJournal installs into the TradeJournal Edge data model
Upgrade To Pro
If you want the full TradeJournal experience, upgrade to Pro: https://priceactiontools.com/product/wordpress-trading-journal-plugin/
Pro adds the parts that are intentionally omitted from the free WordPress.org build:
- Licensing and license management
- Frontend filters for more detailed journal review
- Cross-site trade package export/import
- Multiple account merging
- Additional trading platform support beyond NinjaTrader
- Advanced analytics and performance reporting tools
Live Demo
Want to see the free build in action before upgrading? Try the live demo: https://priceactiontools.com/tradejournal-edge/
The demo is the quickest way to review the interface, compare the free build against the Pro feature set, and see how the journal looks with real content.
TODO
- Export the WordPress.org release tree and verify
trunk/,tags/<version>/, andassets/. - Push the verified
free-versionrelease to WordPress.org.
Screenshots
CSV Import and Field Mapping 
Light Theme Dashboard 
Dark Theme Dashboard 
Backend Trade Dashboard 
Add Trade Editor 
Filters 
Executions UI 
Migration Tools
Installation
- Upload the
tradejournal-edgefolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate TradeJournal Edge from the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Add the
[tradejournal_edge]shortcode to a page or post. - Configure the plugin from the WordPress admin screens.
FAQ
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What does TradeJournal Edge do?
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It gives traders a structured WordPress journal for importing trades, grouping executions, attaching screenshots, and reviewing performance with filters and stats.
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Does it run inside NinjaTrader?
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No. TradeJournal Edge is a WordPress plugin. It can import NinjaTrader CSV exports, but it is not a NinjaTrader indicator or chart add-on.
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Can I enter trades manually?
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Yes. The free build includes manual trade entry and editing.
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Can I attach screenshots?
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Yes. Each trade can include one or more screenshots through the WordPress media library.
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Can I review filtered performance?
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Yes, the free build includes frontend stats and a trade table. The Pro version adds the full frontend filter experience.
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Does the free shortcode support setup?
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No. In the free build, setup is ignored and does not act as a filtering shortcut.
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Why Upgrade
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- Review trades across multiple accounts in one place
- Move journal data between WordPress sites
- Unlock deeper analytics and reporting
- Expand beyond the free build’s WordPress.org release limits
- Keep the same structured journaling workflow while adding the premium tools around it
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
2.0.2
- Removed unused licensing server code from the WordPress.org build.
2.0.1
- Fixed frontend asset URLs so wp.org serves the real CSS and JS files instead of HTML error pages.
- Ground-up rewrite of the TradeJournal Edge app and release metadata refresh.
1.0.7
- Embed screenshot files in trade packages so Local/private-site exports can import screenshots on production.