wp-dBug
v0.2by vhauri · updated 14 years ago
Plugin implements the awesome dBug class created by Kwaku Otchere for use in WordPress plugin debugging
- Rank
- #19,856
- Down70 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 63
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.8K
- 6,795 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
wp-dBug at a glance
wp-dBug is a WordPress plugin by vhauri with 60+ active installs, the #19,856 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.2 came out on Jan 19, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 8 plugins tagged “var_dump”, it ranks #3. 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 stats78 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | wp-dBug |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 62 · -1.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 63 |
Rank over time
#19,856 · down 116 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,856 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,786 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,843 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,738 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,833 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,791 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,777 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,878 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,812 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,675 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,665 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,726 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,740 |
Growth %
Average -0.13% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.59% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.61% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.59% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.56% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.59% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
Search rankings
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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%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 24, 2010
- Last updated
- Jan 19, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about wp-dBug
How many websites use wp-dBug?
wp-dBug is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,856 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has wp-dBug been downloaded?
6,795 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was wp-dBug last updated?
Version 0.2 came out on Jan 19, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is wp-dBug compatible with the latest WordPress?
wp-dBug’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 wp-dBug still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does wp-dBug have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to wp-dBug?
The plugins most like wp-dBug, by the tags they share, are Kint PHP Debugger (90+), WP Debugging (10K+) and Code Profiler (8K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 63 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 6.8K |
| Author | vhauri |
| First released | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 19, 2013 |
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