Simple WP FirePHP
v0.2.0by corischlegel · updated 16 years ago
Extremely simple mechanism for embedding FirePHP into WordPress to use FirePHP during WP Development.
- Rank
- #45,626
- Down10,309 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.1K
- 4,104 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple WP FirePHP at a glance
Simple WP FirePHP is a WordPress plugin by corischlegel with 10+ active installs, the #45,626 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 0.2.0 came out on Sep 15, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. Among the 4 plugins tagged “firebug”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats36 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple WP FirePHP |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#45,626 · down 2,218 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #45,626 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #35,317 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #35,338 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #43,346 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #41,260 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #48,153 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #41,166 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #36,447 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #43,408 |
Growth %
Average -0.80% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +15.38% |
| 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+ |
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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.
- v0.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0
- Tested up to
- 2.9.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 8, 2010
- Last updated
- Sep 15, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple WP FirePHP
How many websites use Simple WP FirePHP?
Simple WP FirePHP 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 #45,626 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple WP FirePHP been downloaded?
4,104 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Simple WP FirePHP last updated?
Version 0.2.0 came out on Sep 15, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Simple WP FirePHP compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple WP FirePHP’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, 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 Simple WP FirePHP still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple WP FirePHP have?
No one has reviewed Simple WP FirePHP on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Simple WP FirePHP?
The plugins most like Simple WP FirePHP, by the tags they share, are FirePHP / Firebug PHP Integration (100+), Wixiweb FirePHP Queries (10+) and Developer monitor by VentureGeeks (10+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.1K |
| Author | corischlegel |
| First released | Apr 8, 2010 |
| Version | 0.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 15, 2010 |
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