Debug Bar β Enable WP_DEBUG from admin dashboard
v1.93by Puvox Software Β· updated 2 years ago
[ β ππππππ πππππππ bπ π«ππππ] You can easily enable WP_DEBUG using a toolbar button. READ DESCRIPTION!
- Rank
- #14,710
- Up94 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- β 143
- 100+ reported Β· High
- Total downloads
- 16.3K
- 16,337 all-time
- Rating
- 1.8/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- β
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Debug Bar at a glance
Debug Bar is a WordPress plugin by Puvox Software with 100+ active installs, the #14,710 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day itβs downloaded about 4 times, 20% fewer than the month before. Itβs rated 1.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.93 came out on Oct 30, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. Among the 13 plugins tagged βWP_DEBUGβ, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats103 downloads Β· the last 30 days
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| Date | Debug Bar |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
β 143 Β· -11.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 143 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 149 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 148 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 149 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 148 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 155 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 149 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 150 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 162 |
Rank over time
#14,710 Β· down 414 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,710 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,804 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,332 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,306 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,343 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,409 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,817 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,840 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,420 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,945 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,350 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,303 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,296 |
Growth %
Average -0.96% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.70% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -5.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.34% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.68% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +4.93% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.71% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -4.73% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -4.52% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +4.03% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.41% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| 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
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where Debug Bar ranks in search
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #14303 β #14343
- Tested up to 6.5.13 β 6.5.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.9376%
- v1.8512%
- v1.8612%
Rating trend
1.8β β β β β 5 reviews Β· steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.93
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.5.14
- Requires PHP
- β
- First released
- Dec 30, 2017
- Last updated
- Oct 30, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- β¦
Questions about Debug Bar
How many websites use Debug Bar?
Debug Bar 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 #14,710 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Debug Bar been downloaded?
16,337 times in total since 2017. On a typical day itβs downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Debug Bar last updated?
Version 1.93 came out on Oct 30, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Debug Bar compatible with the latest WordPress?
Debug Barβs readme says itβs tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, while the current version is 7.1. That doesnβt mean it breaks, but its author hasnβt confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Debug Bar still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Debug Bar have?
1.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 20% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Debug Bar?
The plugins most like Debug Bar, by the tags they share, are My WP Customize Admin/Frontend (8K+), Admin Menu Editor (300K+) and WP Admin UI Customize (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
1.8
β β β β β
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 4 reviews, 80%
- Positive
- 20%4β5β
- Mixed
- 0%3β
- Critical
- 80%1β2β
- About 1 more 5β reviews would lift it to 1.9.
- Each new 1β review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | β 143 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 1.8 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 16.3K |
| Author | Puvox Software |
| First released | Dec 30, 2017 |
| Version | 1.93 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | β |
| Last updated | Oct 30, 2024 |
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