PHPGuard Lite
v1.0.1by phpguard1 · updated 9 months ago
Check WordPress plugins and PHP code for syntax errors before activating or using them.
- Rank
- #31,801
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 502
- 502 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PHPGuard Lite at a glance
PHPGuard Lite is a WordPress plugin by phpguard1 with 10+ active installs, the #31,801 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Jan 22, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “WSOD”. 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 stats50 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PHPGuard Lite |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#31,801 · up 1,075 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #31,801 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #31,545 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #31,943 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #32,169 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #31,825 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #32,573 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #32,876 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% 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 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
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 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.5
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Jan 22, 2026
- Last updated
- Jan 22, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PHPGuard Lite
How many websites use PHPGuard Lite?
PHPGuard Lite 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 #31,801 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PHPGuard Lite been downloaded?
502 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was PHPGuard Lite last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Jan 22, 2026 (9 months ago).
Is PHPGuard Lite compatible with the latest WordPress?
PHPGuard Lite’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 PHPGuard Lite still maintained?
Its last release was 9 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PHPGuard Lite have?
No one has reviewed PHPGuard Lite on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to PHPGuard Lite?
The plugins most like PHPGuard Lite, by the tags they share, are Debug Log Manager (10K+) and Code Block Pro (10K+).
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 502 |
| Author | phpguard1 |
| First released | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.5 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Jan 22, 2026 |
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