WordPress plugin comparison
Debug vs Debug Meta Data
At a glance
- Debug has more active installs: 2K+, against 30+ for Debug Meta Data.
- On a typical day, Debug is downloaded about 30 times, Debug Meta Data about 3.
- Debug Meta Data is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.6 from 11 reviews.
- Debug was updated more recently: Sep 9, 2026, against Mar 12, 2020 for Debug Meta Data.
- Debug 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 2017 for Debug.
Line by line
Debug leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Debug |  Debug Meta Data |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,684 | #23,304 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 859 | 68 |
| Rating | 4.6(11) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.4.0 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.67 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 6 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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