Debug Toolkit
v1.0.1by Tonya Mork · updated 7 years ago
Code debug made easier and more enjoyable.
- Rank
- #29,339
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.5K
- 9,499 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 13 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Debug Toolkit at a glance
Debug Toolkit is a WordPress plugin by Tonya Mork with 10+ active installs, the #29,339 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Version 1.0.1 came out on Mar 11, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.1.28. Among the 4 plugins tagged “print_r”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats136 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Debug Toolkit |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · -26.1% 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 | 22 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 23 |
Rank over time
#29,339 · down 1,357 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,339 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #29,511 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,107 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,983 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #27,982 |
Growth %
Average -2.49% 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 | -22.73% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -4.35% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +4.54% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.35% |
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 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +11.1%Installs 20+ → 10+
- Tested up to 5.1.27 → 5.1.28
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★13 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9
- Tested up to
- 5.1.28
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Mar 9, 2019
- Last updated
- Mar 11, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Debug Toolkit
How many websites use Debug Toolkit?
Debug Toolkit 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 #29,339 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Debug Toolkit been downloaded?
9,499 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Debug Toolkit last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Mar 11, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is Debug Toolkit compatible with the latest WordPress?
Debug Toolkit’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.1.28, 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 Toolkit still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Debug Toolkit have?
5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Debug Toolkit?
The plugins most like Debug Toolkit, by the tags they share, are Kint PHP Debugger (90+), Debug This (2K+) and Debug Bar (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
13 reviews
- 5 stars: 13 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 | 13 |
| Total downloads | 9.5K |
| Author | Tonya Mork |
| First released | Mar 9, 2019 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.9 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Mar 11, 2019 |
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