BugSnag Error Monitoring plugin
v2.0.0by SmartBear · updated 6 months ago
Automatically detects errors & crashes on your WordPress site using BugSnag to notify you by email, chat or issues system.
- Rank
- #5,027
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,180
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 127K
- 126,987 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BugSnag Error Monitoring plugin at a glance
BugSnag Error Monitoring plugin is a WordPress plugin by SmartBear with 2K+ active installs, the #5,027 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 94 times, 12% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 2.0.0 came out on Apr 28, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “bugsnag”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats2.5K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BugSnag Error Monitoring plugin |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 137 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 145 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 91 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 116 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 57 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 69 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 108 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 142 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 196 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 200 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 81 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 112 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 59 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 68 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 105 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 117 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,183 · -0.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,183 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,182 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,185 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,191 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,188 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,191 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,186 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,186 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,194 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,191 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,189 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,197 |
Rank over time
#5,027 · down 33 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,027 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,027 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,012 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,006 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,004 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,018 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,004 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,012 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,002 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,998 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,005 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,013 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,010 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,994 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.36% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #5013 → #5006Downloads +9%
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.069%
- v1.629%
- Other1.4%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 19, 2013
- Last updated
- Apr 28, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BugSnag Error Monitoring plugin
How many websites use BugSnag Error Monitoring plugin?
BugSnag Error Monitoring plugin is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,027 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BugSnag Error Monitoring plugin been downloaded?
126,987 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 94 times. See download stats
When was BugSnag Error Monitoring plugin last updated?
Version 2.0.0 came out on Apr 28, 2026 (6 months ago). See every release
Is BugSnag Error Monitoring plugin compatible with the latest WordPress?
BugSnag Error Monitoring plugin’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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.
Does BugSnag Error Monitoring plugin have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep BugSnag Error Monitoring plugin up to date. See its security record
Is BugSnag Error Monitoring plugin still maintained?
Its last release was 6 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does BugSnag Error Monitoring plugin have?
3.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 67% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to BugSnag Error Monitoring plugin?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,180 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 127K |
| Author | SmartBear |
| First released | Dec 19, 2013 |
| Version | 2.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 28, 2026 |
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