WordPress plugin comparison
Simple PHP Info vs Variable Inspector
At a glance
- Both have 100+ active installs.
- On a typical day, Variable Inspector is downloaded about 17 times, Simple PHP Info about 4.
- Simple PHP Info has no reviews yet.
- Variable Inspector was updated more recently: May 22, 2026, against Apr 28, 2025 for Simple PHP Info.
- Variable Inspector is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.8.12 for Simple PHP Info.
Line by line
Variable Inspector leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple PHP Info |  Variable Inspector |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #13,660 | #13,063 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 165 | 442 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(5) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.10 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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