BugFu Console Debugger
v1.3.0by Federico Andrioli · updated 3 years ago
Log/Debug the PHP code in your Theme/Plugin with your Browser Console (no extension needed)
- Rank
- #10,851
- Down24 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 326
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.8K
- 11,756 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 17 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BugFu Console Debugger at a glance
BugFu Console Debugger is a WordPress plugin by Federico Andrioli with 300+ active installs, the #10,851 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews. Version 1.3.0 came out on Jan 17, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. Among the 33 plugins tagged “debug bar”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats274 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BugFu Console Debugger |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 326 · -3.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 326 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 328 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 331 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 331 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 330 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 330 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 331 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 331 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 329 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 329 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 330 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 337 |
Rank over time
#10,851 · down 70 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,851 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,827 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,744 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,760 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,773 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,757 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,740 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,754 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,787 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,794 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,781 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,781 |
Growth %
Average -0.28% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.30% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.08% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +46.7%
- Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★17 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- 6.1.16
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 26, 2016
- Last updated
- Jan 17, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BugFu Console Debugger
How many websites use BugFu Console Debugger?
BugFu Console Debugger is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,851 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BugFu Console Debugger been downloaded?
11,756 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats
When was BugFu Console Debugger last updated?
Version 1.3.0 came out on Jan 17, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is BugFu Console Debugger compatible with the latest WordPress?
BugFu Console Debugger’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is BugFu Console Debugger still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does BugFu Console Debugger have?
4.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews on WordPress.org. 94% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to BugFu Console Debugger?
The plugins most like BugFu Console Debugger, by the tags they share, are Debug Log Viewer (1K+), Cron Logger (1K+) and ElasticPress Debugging Add-On (800+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
17 reviews
- 5 stars: 16 reviews, 94%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 94%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 6%1–2★
- About 4 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 22 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 326 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 17 |
| Total downloads | 11.8K |
| Author | Federico Andrioli |
| First released | Aug 26, 2016 |
| Version | 1.3.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 17, 2023 |
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