WordPress plugin comparison
Debug Meta Data vs Developer Debug Tools
At a glance
- Developer Debug Tools has more active installs: 100+, against 30+ for Debug Meta Data.
- On a typical day, Developer Debug Tools is downloaded about 16 times, Debug Meta Data about 3.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Developer Debug Tools was updated more recently: Oct 6, 2026, against Mar 12, 2020 for Debug Meta Data.
- Developer Debug Tools is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.4.0 for Debug Meta Data.
- Debug Meta Data has been around longer: since 2016, against 2022 for Developer Debug Tools.
Line by line
Developer Debug Tools leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Debug Meta Data |  Developer Debug Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #23,304 | #13,510 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 68 | 273 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.4.0 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 6 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 8.0 |
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