Debug Switch
v0.2by Web Guy · updated 5 months ago
The fastest and easiest way to switch debug mode on/off and view PHP info directly from the admin.
- Rank
- #66,181
- Down10,523 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.6K
- 1,625 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Debug Switch at a glance
Debug Switch is a WordPress plugin by Web Guy with fewer than 10 active installs, the #66,181 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 25% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.2 came out on May 18, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 31 plugins tagged “errors”, it ranks #25. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats46 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Debug Switch |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4 · +100.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
Rank over time
#66,181 · up 4,509 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #66,181 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #55,658 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #67,534 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #53,702 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #63,496 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #71,967 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #56,146 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #53,806 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #70,830 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #70,690 |
Growth %
Average +7.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -66.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +200.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads -50%
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 22, 2022
- Last updated
- May 18, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Debug Switch
How many websites use Debug Switch?
Debug Switch is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #66,181 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Debug Switch been downloaded?
1,625 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Debug Switch last updated?
Version 0.2 came out on May 18, 2026 (5 months ago).
Is Debug Switch compatible with the latest WordPress?
Debug Switch’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 Switch still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Debug Switch have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Debug Switch?
The plugins most like Debug Switch, by the tags they share, are Debug Log Manager (10K+), AWEOS PHP Server Info (1K+) and Debug Bar Rewrite Rules (700+). 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 | ≈ 4 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 1.6K |
| Author | Web Guy |
| First released | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 18, 2026 |
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