Config Constants
v0.2by David Gwyer · updated 2 months ago
Modify WP_DEBUG and other WordPress constants directly in the WordPress admin rather than manually editing them via wp-config.php!
- Rank
- #15,669
- Down42 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 129
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.9K
- 7,866 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Config Constants at a glance
Config Constants is a WordPress plugin by David Gwyer with 100+ active installs, the #15,669 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.2 came out on Aug 11, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “constant”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats112 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Config Constants |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 129 · -5.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 129 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 129 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 129 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 129 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 130 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 129 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 129 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 131 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 132 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 137 |
Rank over time
#15,669 · down 146 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,669 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,627 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,660 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,647 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,627 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,592 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,623 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,544 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,630 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,553 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,592 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,520 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,523 |
Growth %
Average -0.50% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.77% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.78% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.53% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.55% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.53% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.76% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.65% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #15520 → #15647Downloads +33.3%
- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 19, 2012
- Last updated
- Aug 11, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Config Constants
How many websites use Config Constants?
Config Constants is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,669 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Config Constants been downloaded?
7,866 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Config Constants last updated?
Version 0.2 came out on Aug 11, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Config Constants compatible with the latest WordPress?
Config Constants’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Config Constants still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Config Constants have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Config Constants?
The plugins most like Config Constants, by the tags they share, are Developer Debug Tools (100+), Debug Bar (20K+) and Debug Log Manager (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 129 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 7.9K |
| Author | David Gwyer |
| First released | May 19, 2012 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 11, 2026 |
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