WordPress plugin comparison
Kint PHP Debugger vs WP Debugging
At a glance
- WP Debugging has more active installs: 10K+, against 90+ for Kint PHP Debugger.
- On a typical day, WP Debugging is downloaded about 171 times, Kint PHP Debugger about 5.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- WP Debugging was updated more recently: Aug 13, 2026, against Mar 11, 2019 for Kint PHP Debugger.
- WP Debugging is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.1.28 for Kint PHP Debugger.
- Kint PHP Debugger has been around longer: since 2015, against 2019 for WP Debugging.
Line by line
WP Debugging leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Kint PHP Debugger |  WP Debugging |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #17,057 | #1,753 |
| Active installs | 90+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 130 | 4.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(12) | 5.0(21) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 5.1.28 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.88 |
| Last release | 7 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | 5.6 |
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