Checking Variables (Dev. Tool)
v4.0.0by sujin2f · updated 11 years ago
Developers! Check your variables.
- Rank
- #48,456
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.4K
- 3,380 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) at a glance
Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) is a WordPress plugin by sujin2f with 10+ active installs, the #48,456 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 4.0.0 came out on Dec 22, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 12 plugins tagged “develop”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 12, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats19 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -26.7% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#48,456 · down 13,242 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #48,456 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #41,644 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #45,076 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #37,866 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #45,650 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #41,311 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #48,190 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #41,205 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,571 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #35,214 |
Growth %
Average -2.55% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -20.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v4.0100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 4.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.2.2
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 18, 2015
- Last updated
- Dec 22, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Checking Variables (Dev. Tool)
How many websites use Checking Variables (Dev. Tool)?
Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) 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 #48,456 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) been downloaded?
3,380 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) last updated?
Version 4.0.0 came out on Dec 22, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) compatible with the latest WordPress?
Checking Variables (Dev. Tool)’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) have?
4.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Checking Variables (Dev. Tool)?
The plugins most like Checking Variables (Dev. Tool), by the tags they share, are Admin Bar Tools (300+), PHP Compatibility Checker (200K+) and CSS & JavaScript Toolbox (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 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★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.4K |
| Author | sujin2f |
| First released | Apr 18, 2015 |
| Version | 4.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.2.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 22, 2015 |
Alternatives to Checking Variables (Dev. Tool)
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.
Admin Bar Tools
by Grégory Viguier
Adds some small development tools to the admin bar.
- Rank
- #10,549
- Installs
- 300+
- 4.8

PHP Compatibility Checker
by WP Engine
Make sure your plugins and themes are compatible with newer PHP versions.
- Rank
- #266
- Installs
- 200K+
- 2.7

CSS & JavaScript Toolbox
by wipeoutmedia
Add CSS, JavaScript, PHP and HTML code snippets to your site.
- Rank
- #2,137
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.8

Check Conflicts
by ioannup
The plugin allows you to disable/enable plugins and/or activate a default theme for checking conflict between them only for your IP; other users won&# …
- Rank
- #6,207
- Installs
- 1K+
- 4.7

CompatNav
by COMPATNAV
PHP compatibility check before you upgrade: scans every plugin and theme locally and shows what will break on PHP 8.0–8.5.
- Rank
- #10,361
- Installs
- 300+

Debug This
by Razvan Aldea
Peek under the hood with sixty debugging reports just one click away.
- Rank
- #4,832
- Installs
- 2K+
- 4.8
Side by side:Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) vs Admin Bar ToolsChecking Variables (Dev. Tool) vs PHP Compatibility CheckerChecking Variables (Dev. Tool) vs CSS & JavaScript Toolbox
More by sujin2f
See everything by sujin2fOther plugins from this author in our catalog.

Plugin Manager
by sujin2f
Too many plugins bother you? Put them into a group!
- Rank
- #19,337
- Installs
- 60+
- 4.7

한글 맞춤법 검사기
by sujin2f
워드프레스 리치 에디터에 한글 맞춤법 검사기로 바로 가는 버튼을 삽입합니다.
- Rank
- #27,091
- Installs
- 20+
- 4.0
AdminBar Remover
by sujin2f
Hide and show the adminbar by clicking WP logo. It works on front pages only. This plugin is basically for front-end developers who want to check desi …
- Rank
- #48,210
- Installs
- 10+
HTML to Post
by sujin2f
The HTML, CSS and JS file you choose will be inserted Your post or page.
- Rank
- #43,033
- Installs
- 10+

Admin Menu & Widget Manager
by sujin2f
Make Wordpress menus and widgets hidden or shown.
- Rank
- #42,236
- Installs
- 10+
Where are my Post Types
by sujin2f
Find and recover your missing post types.
- Rank
- –
- Installs
- Fewer than 10