Developer Debug Tools
v3.0.5by PluginRx · updated 1 month ago
Lots of debugging and testing tools for developers.
- Rank
- #13,574
- Up13 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 161
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 17.3K
- 17,336 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Developer Debug Tools at a glance
Developer Debug Tools is a WordPress plugin by PluginRx with 100+ active installs, the #13,574 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 16 times, 38% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 3.0.5 came out on Oct 6, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 10 plugins tagged “config”, it ranks #2. 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 stats308 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Developer Debug Tools |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 22 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 161 · -9.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 162 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 163 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 162 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 162 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 163 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 162 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 162 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 163 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 177 |
Rank over time
#13,574 · down 21 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,574 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,587 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,597 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,613 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,553 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,504 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,556 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,519 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,514 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,568 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,554 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,564 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,553 |
Growth %
Average -0.79% 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 | -0.62% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.62% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.62% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.61% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.91% |
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.org- Rank #13564 → #13613
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.090%
- v2.19.6%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- First released
- Sep 16, 2022
- Last updated
- Oct 6, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Developer Debug Tools
How many websites use Developer Debug Tools?
Developer Debug Tools 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 #13,574 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Developer Debug Tools been downloaded?
17,336 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 16 times. See download stats
When was Developer Debug Tools last updated?
Version 3.0.5 came out on Oct 6, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is Developer Debug Tools compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Developer Debug Tools still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Developer Debug Tools have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Developer Debug Tools?
The plugins most like Developer Debug Tools, by the tags they share, are Debug Log Manager (10K+), Debug This (2K+) and Debug Bar Rewrite Rules (700+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 161 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 17.3K |
| Author | PluginRx |
| First released | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Version | 3.0.5 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 |
| Last updated | Oct 6, 2026 |
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