wp pear debug
v1.5by silasco · updated 11 years ago
This plugin incorporates the pear php_debug library into wordpress.
- Rank
- #46,153
- Down6,823 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.6K
- 6,647 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
wp pear debug at a glance
wp pear debug is a WordPress plugin by silasco with 10+ active installs, the #46,153 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.5 came out on Dec 5, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 118 plugins tagged “debugging”, it ranks #53. It was first released in 2008.
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 pear debug |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -20.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#46,153 · down 6,810 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #46,153 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #39,330 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #46,100 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #35,790 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #47,357 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,306 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #41,780 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #41,658 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #39,343 |
Growth %
Average -1.84% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.67% |
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.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.
- v1.5100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.5
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 25, 2008
- Last updated
- Dec 5, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about wp pear debug
How many websites use wp pear debug?
wp pear debug 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 #46,153 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has wp pear debug been downloaded?
6,647 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was wp pear debug last updated?
Version 1.5 came out on Dec 5, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is wp pear debug compatible with the latest WordPress?
wp pear debug’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, 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 wp pear debug 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 wp pear debug have?
No one has reviewed wp pear debug on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to wp pear debug?
The plugins most like wp pear debug, by the tags they share, are Debug Log Viewer (1K+), WP PHP Console (500+) and WP Email Debug (70+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6.6K |
| Author | silasco |
| First released | Jul 25, 2008 |
| Version | 1.5 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 5, 2015 |
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