WordPress plugin comparison
Developer Debug Mode vs WP Mail Debugger
At a glance
- WP Mail Debugger has more active installs: 1K+, against 50+ for Developer Debug Mode.
- On a typical day, WP Mail Debugger is downloaded about 17 times, Developer Debug Mode about 5.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Developer Debug Mode was updated more recently: Feb 6, 2026, against Jul 22, 2024 for WP Mail Debugger.
- Developer Debug Mode is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.6.11 for WP Mail Debugger.
- WP Mail Debugger has been around longer: since 2020, against 2026 for Developer Debug Mode.
Line by line
Level: each leads on 3 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Developer Debug Mode |  WP Mail Debugger |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20,337 | #6,183 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 103 | 490 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.6.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×0.11 |
| Last release | 9 months ago | 2 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.2.0 |
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