WordPress plugin comparison
BugFu Console Debugger vs Developer Debug Mode
BugFu Console Debugger
by Federico Andrioli
300+ installs4.8
Developer Debug Mode
by Glimbyte
50+ installs5.0
At a glance
- BugFu Console Debugger has more active installs: 300+, against 50+ for Developer Debug Mode.
- On a typical day, BugFu Console Debugger is downloaded about 10 times, Developer Debug Mode about 5.
- Developer Debug Mode is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.8 from 17 reviews.
- Developer Debug Mode was updated more recently: Feb 6, 2026, against Jan 17, 2023 for BugFu Console Debugger.
- Developer Debug Mode is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.1.16 for BugFu Console Debugger.
- BugFu Console Debugger has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for Developer Debug Mode.
Line by line
Developer Debug Mode leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | BugFu Console Debugger | Developer Debug Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,861 | #20,337 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 254 | 103 |
| Rating | 4.8(17) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.1.16 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.02 | ×0.24 |
| Last release | 3 years ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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