Developer Debug Mode
v1.2.5by Glimbyte · updated 9 months ago
Toggle WordPress debug mode instantly. No wp-config.php editing needed. Features auto-save, admin bar quick toggle, and debug log viewer.
- Rank
- #20,430
- Down71 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 55
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 762
- 762 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Developer Debug Mode at a glance
Developer Debug Mode is a WordPress plugin by Glimbyte with 50+ active installs, the #20,430 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 14% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.2.5 came out on Feb 6, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 53 plugins tagged “error log”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats113 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Developer Debug Mode |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 55 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 57 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 55 |
Rank over time
#20,430 · up 115 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,430 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #20,359 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,063 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,385 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,257 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,353 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,562 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,543 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,545 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,552 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,480 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,545 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.79% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.88% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.79% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.82% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
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
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #20480 → #20063
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.5
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Feb 6, 2026
- Last updated
- Feb 6, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Developer Debug Mode
How many websites use Developer Debug Mode?
Developer Debug Mode 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 #20,430 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Developer Debug Mode been downloaded?
762 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Developer Debug Mode last updated?
Version 1.2.5 came out on Feb 6, 2026 (9 months ago).
Is Developer Debug Mode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Developer Debug Mode’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 Developer Debug Mode still maintained?
Its last release was 9 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Developer Debug Mode have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Developer Debug Mode?
The plugins most like Developer Debug Mode, by the tags they share, are Debug (2K+), Debug Log Viewer (1K+) and GLOBUS Debug Control (60+). 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 | ≈ 55 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 762 |
| Author | Glimbyte |
| First released | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Version | 1.2.5 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
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