WordPress plugin comparison
Kint PHP Debugger vs Variable Inspector
At a glance
- Variable Inspector has more active installs: 100+, against 90+ for Kint PHP Debugger.
- On a typical day, Variable Inspector is downloaded about 17 times, Kint PHP Debugger about 5.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Variable Inspector was updated more recently: May 22, 2026, against Mar 11, 2019 for Kint PHP Debugger.
- Variable Inspector is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 5.1.28 for Kint PHP Debugger.
- Kint PHP Debugger has been around longer: since 2015, against 2022 for Variable Inspector.
Line by line
Variable Inspector leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Kint PHP Debugger |  Variable Inspector |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #17,025 | #13,063 |
| Active installs | 90+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 130 | 442 |
| Rating | 5.0(12) | 5.0(5) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 5.1.28 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 7 years ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | 5.6 |
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