WordPress plugin comparison
Developer Debug Mode vs WP Safe Mode
At a glance
- WP Safe Mode has more active installs: 2K+, against 50+ for Developer Debug Mode.
- On a typical day, WP Safe Mode is downloaded about 16 times, Developer Debug Mode about 5.
- Developer Debug Mode is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.3 from 8 reviews.
- WP Safe Mode was updated more recently: Sep 24, 2026, against Feb 6, 2026 for Developer Debug Mode.
- WP Safe Mode is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Developer Debug Mode.
- WP Safe Mode has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for Developer Debug Mode.
Line by line
WP Safe Mode leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Developer Debug Mode |  WP Safe Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20,337 | #4,830 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 103 | 422 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.3(8) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×0.65 |
| Last release | 9 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.2.6 |
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