WordPress plugin comparison
Debug Log Manager vs Variable Inspector
At a glance
- Debug Log Manager has more active installs: 10K+, against 100+ for Variable Inspector.
- On a typical day, Debug Log Manager is downloaded about 354 times, Variable Inspector about 17.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Debug Log Manager was updated more recently: Oct 19, 2026, against May 22, 2026 for Variable Inspector.
- Debug Log Manager resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 0% for Variable Inspector.
- Debug Log Manager is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Variable Inspector.
Line by line
Debug Log Manager leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Debug Log Manager |  Variable Inspector |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,832 | #13,008 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 13.4K | 442 |
| Rating | 5.0(25) | 5.0(5) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.03 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 20 days ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 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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