Debug Bar Localization
v1.1by Juliette Reinders Folmer · updated 10 years ago
Debug Bar Localization adds a new panel to the Debug Bar which displays information on the locale for your install and the language files loaded.
- Rank
- #29,963
- Down138 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.4K
- 4,368 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Debug Bar Localization at a glance
Debug Bar Localization is a WordPress plugin by Juliette Reinders Folmer with 10+ active installs, the #29,963 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Apr 30, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 7 plugins tagged “debugbar”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats34 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Debug Bar Localization |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · -5.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#29,963 · down 171 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,963 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #29,825 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #30,103 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #29,789 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #29,928 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #30,055 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #29,969 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #29,920 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #30,069 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #29,792 |
Growth %
Average -0.48% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -5.88% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.11% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 13, 2016
- Last updated
- Apr 30, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Debug Bar Localization
How many websites use Debug Bar Localization?
Debug Bar Localization is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #29,963 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Debug Bar Localization been downloaded?
4,368 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Debug Bar Localization last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Apr 30, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Debug Bar Localization compatible with the latest WordPress?
Debug Bar Localization’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 Debug Bar Localization still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Debug Bar Localization have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Debug Bar Localization?
The plugins most like Debug Bar Localization, by the tags they share, are Language Fallback (5K+), Preferred Languages (3K+) and Multisite Language Switcher (3K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 4.4K |
| Author | Juliette Reinders Folmer |
| First released | Jan 13, 2016 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 30, 2016 |
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