BugTrace – Debug Log Tool
v1.1.1by Nikhil G · updated 29 days ago
Essential WordPress debug tool: View/download logs, toggle debug settings & inspect server info. Troubleshoot PHP errors & site issues faster!
- Rank
- #20,179
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 57
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3K
- 2,979 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
BugTrace at a glance
BugTrace is a WordPress plugin by Nikhil G with 50+ active installs, the #20,179 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, 37% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1.1 came out on Oct 10, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “database info”. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats429 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | BugTrace |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 57 · +1.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 56 |
Rank over time
#20,179 · up 258 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,179 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #20,181 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,131 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,300 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,151 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,215 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,100 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,207 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,296 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,326 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,511 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,553 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,437 |
Growth %
Average +0.15% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.89% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.75% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.79% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.75% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.79% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.82% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.79% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
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.org- Rank #20553 → #20300Downloads -13%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.181%
- v1.019%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Apr 30, 2025
- Last updated
- Oct 10, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about BugTrace
How many websites use BugTrace?
BugTrace is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,179 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has BugTrace been downloaded?
2,979 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats
When was BugTrace last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Oct 10, 2026 (4 weeks ago).
Is BugTrace compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is BugTrace still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does BugTrace have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to BugTrace?
The plugins most like BugTrace, by the tags they share, are Debug Log Manager Tool (3K+), SiteIntelix (10+) and PHP Error Log Viewer & AI (MCP), Debug Log, Fatal Error Alerts (10+). 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 | ≈ 57 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3K |
| Author | Nikhil G |
| First released | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 10, 2026 |
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