WordPress plugin comparison
Ray vs Variable Inspector
At a glance
- Ray has more active installs: 400+, against 100+ for Variable Inspector.
- On a typical day, Ray is downloaded about 35 times, Variable Inspector about 17.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Variable Inspector was updated more recently: May 22, 2026, against Dec 10, 2025 for Ray.
- Variable Inspector is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.8.12 for Ray.
- Ray has been around longer: since 2021, against 2022 for Variable Inspector.
Line by line
Level: each leads on 3 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Ray |  Variable Inspector |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,783 | #13,022 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 646 | 470 |
| Rating | 5.0(10) | 5.0(5) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.31 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 11 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 5.6 |
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