Debug Bar Shortcodes
v2.0.3by Juliette Reinders Folmer · updated 10 years ago
Debug Bar Shortcodes adds a new panel to the Debug Bar that displays the registered shortcodes for the current request.
- Rank
- #24,828
- Down29 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 32
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 26.8K
- 26,840 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Debug Bar Shortcodes at a glance
Debug Bar Shortcodes is a WordPress plugin by Juliette Reinders Folmer with 30+ active installs, the #24,828 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 3 reviews. Version 2.0.3 came out on Apr 30, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 7 plugins tagged “debugbar”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats78 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Debug Bar Shortcodes |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 32 · -8.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 35 |
Rank over time
#24,828 · down 1,014 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,828 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,799 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,324 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,847 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,776 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,908 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,064 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,003 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #24,146 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,814 |
Growth %
Average -0.81% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.51% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -5.71% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +2.94% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.86% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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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.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 22, 2013
- Last updated
- Apr 30, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Debug Bar Shortcodes
How many websites use Debug Bar Shortcodes?
Debug Bar Shortcodes is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,828 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Debug Bar Shortcodes been downloaded?
26,840 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Debug Bar Shortcodes last updated?
Version 2.0.3 came out on Apr 30, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Debug Bar Shortcodes compatible with the latest WordPress?
Debug Bar Shortcodes’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Debug Bar Shortcodes 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 Shortcodes have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Debug Bar Shortcodes?
The plugins most like Debug Bar Shortcodes, by the tags they share, are Black Bar (500+), Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+) and Column Shortcodes (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 32 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 26.8K |
| Author | Juliette Reinders Folmer |
| First released | Dec 22, 2013 |
| Version | 2.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 30, 2016 |
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