WordPress plugin comparison
Kint PHP Debugger vs WP Safe Mode
At a glance
- WP Safe Mode has more active installs: 2K+, against 90+ for Kint PHP Debugger.
- On a typical day, WP Safe Mode is downloaded about 15 times, Kint PHP Debugger about 5.
- Kint PHP Debugger is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews, against 4.3 from 8 reviews.
- WP Safe Mode was updated more recently: Sep 24, 2026, against Mar 11, 2019 for Kint PHP Debugger.
- WP Safe Mode 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 2018 for WP Safe Mode.
Line by line
WP Safe Mode leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Kint PHP Debugger |  WP Safe Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #17,025 | #4,830 |
| Active installs | 90+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 132 | 431 |
| Rating | 5.0(12) | 4.3(8) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.1.28 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.65 |
| Last release | 7 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | 5.2.6 |
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