not importing and nothing in the log file

Are you using a Mac?

yes

Plugin is NOT working. importing nothing, not even sample csv

If your using excel save the csv as:

Windows Comma Separated (.csv)

had the same problem, works like a dream now

You are correct. Odd. Thanks so much!

However, the error log link still results in a blank page.

No problem
I still have the blank error log
I’m using the philosophy no news is good news ??