WordPress plugin comparison
Debug vs Developer Debug Mode
At a glance
- Debug has more active installs: 2K+, against 50+ for Developer Debug Mode.
- On a typical day, Debug is downloaded about 30 times, Developer Debug Mode about 5.
- Developer Debug Mode 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 Feb 6, 2026 for Developer Debug Mode.
- Debug is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Developer Debug Mode.
- Debug has been around longer: since 2017, against 2026 for Developer Debug Mode.
Line by line
Debug leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Debug |  Developer Debug Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,684 | #20,337 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 859 | 103 |
| Rating | 4.6(11) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.67 | ×0.24 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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