WordPress plugin comparison
Developer Debug Tools vs Variable Inspector
At a glance
- Both have 100+ active installs.
- On a typical day, Variable Inspector is downloaded about 17 times, Developer Debug Tools about 16.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Developer Debug Tools was updated more recently: Oct 6, 2026, against May 22, 2026 for Variable Inspector.
- Developer Debug Tools is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Variable Inspector.
Line by line
Level: each leads on 2 of 4 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Developer Debug Tools |  Variable Inspector |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #13,510 | #13,063 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 273 | 482 |
| Rating | 5.0(4) | 5.0(5) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 5.6 |
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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