WP Debug Logger
v0.1by Donncha O Caoimh (a11n) · updated 10 years ago
A plugin that makes it easy to log code activity to a file.
- Rank
- #37,236
- Up7,920 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.3K
- 5,308 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Debug Logger at a glance
WP Debug Logger is a WordPress plugin by Donncha O Caoimh (a11n) with 10+ active installs, the #37,236 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 60% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1 came out on Dec 9, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 105 plugins tagged “log”, it ranks #51. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats35 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Debug Logger |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +36.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
Rank over time
#37,236 · up 10,912 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #37,236 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #45,156 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #42,848 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #36,594 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #39,369 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #47,016 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,659 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #38,228 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #48,148 |
Growth %
Average +2.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +36.36% |
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- Rank #38228 → #42848
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9.2
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 26, 2011
- Last updated
- Dec 9, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Debug Logger
How many websites use WP Debug Logger?
WP Debug Logger 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 #37,236 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Debug Logger been downloaded?
5,308 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WP Debug Logger last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Dec 9, 2016 (9 years ago).
Is WP Debug Logger compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Debug Logger’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 Debug Logger still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Debug Logger have?
No one has reviewed WP Debug Logger on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Debug Logger?
The plugins most like WP Debug Logger, by the tags they share, are BugFu Console Debugger (300+), Debug Log Viewer (1K+) and Cron Logger (1K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.3K |
| Author | Donncha O Caoimh (a11n) |
| First released | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.9.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 9, 2016 |
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