WordPress plugin comparison
Debug Log Viewer vs Developer Debug Tools
At a glance
- Debug Log Viewer has more active installs: 1K+, against 100+ for Developer Debug Tools.
- On a typical day, Debug Log Viewer is downloaded about 30 times, Developer Debug Tools about 16.
- Developer Debug Tools is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.0 from 3 reviews.
- Debug Log Viewer was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Oct 6, 2026 for Developer Debug Tools.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Developer Debug Tools has been around longer: since 2022, against 2024 for Debug Log Viewer.
Line by line
Debug Log Viewer leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Debug Log Viewer |  Developer Debug Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,790 | #13,510 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5K | 273 |
| Rating | 4.0(3) | 5.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.56 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 8.0 |
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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