WordPress plugin comparison
Debug vs Developer Debug Tools
At a glance
- Debug has more active installs: 2K+, against 100+ for Developer Debug Tools.
- On a typical day, Debug 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 4.6 from 11 reviews.
- Developer Debug Tools was updated more recently: Oct 6, 2026, against Sep 9, 2026 for Debug.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Debug has been around longer: since 2017, against 2022 for Developer Debug Tools.
Line by line
Debug leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Debug |  Developer Debug Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,687 | #13,574 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 879 | 286 |
| Rating | 4.6(11) | 5.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.67 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.0 |
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