Debug Log
v0.3by Andrew Klimek · updated 10 years ago
View and Delete the debug log from the Tools menu. Extremely light and simple.
- Rank
- #13,142
- Up10 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 167
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.1K
- 4,138 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Debug Log at a glance
Debug Log is a WordPress plugin by Andrew Klimek with 100+ active installs, the #13,142 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.3 came out on May 2, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 63 plugins tagged “error”, it ranks #18. 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 stats78 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Debug Log |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 167 · -9.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 166 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 185 |
Rank over time
#13,142 · up 41 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,142 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,152 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,142 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,110 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,184 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,112 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,125 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,134 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,148 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,183 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,198 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,202 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,183 |
Growth %
Average -0.85% 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 | +0.60% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.60% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.60% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -10.27% |
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.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.
- v0.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6.0
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 5, 2016
- Last updated
- May 2, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Debug Log
How many websites use Debug Log?
Debug Log 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 #13,142 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Debug Log been downloaded?
4,138 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Debug Log last updated?
Version 0.3 came out on May 2, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Debug Log compatible with the latest WordPress?
Debug Log’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 Log 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 Log have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Debug Log?
The plugins most like Debug Log, by the tags they share, are BugFu Console Debugger (300+), WP Output Log File (100+) and Cron Logger (1K+). 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 | ≈ 167 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.1K |
| Author | Andrew Klimek |
| First released | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Version | 0.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.6.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 2, 2016 |
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