WordPress plugin comparison
BugFu Console Debugger vs PHP Compatibility Checker
BugFu Console Debugger
by Federico Andrioli
300+ installs4.8
PHP Compatibility Checker
by WP Engine
200K+ installs2.7
At a glance
- PHP Compatibility Checker has more active installs: 200K+, against 300+ for BugFu Console Debugger.
- On a typical day, PHP Compatibility Checker is downloaded about 438 times, BugFu Console Debugger about 10.
- BugFu Console Debugger is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews, against 2.7 from 131 reviews.
- PHP Compatibility Checker was updated more recently: Jul 20, 2026, against Jan 17, 2023 for BugFu Console Debugger.
- PHP Compatibility Checker is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.4.14, against 6.1.16 for BugFu Console Debugger.
Line by line
PHP Compatibility Checker leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | BugFu Console Debugger | PHP Compatibility Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,861 | #266 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 261 | 21.1K |
| Rating | 4.8(17) | 2.7(131) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.1.16 | 6.4.14 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.02 | ×0.43 |
| Last release | 3 years ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.6 |
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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