Admin's Debug Tool
Admin’s Debug Tool allows administrators to analyze page execution without executing/displaying for non-admin users. This can be useful when trying to track slow queries or badly performing plugins or widgets. The…
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Admin's Debug Tool shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Admin's Debug Tool stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| debug | >100 |
| execution | >100 |
| hooks | >100 |
| monitor | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Admin's Debug Tool
From the official readme · v0.1Description
Admin’s Debug Tool allows administrators to analyze page execution without executing/displaying for non-admin users.
This can be useful when trying to track slow queries or badly performing plugins or widgets.
The admin-only nature of this plugin can also be useful when trying to track issues that only occur on production servers.
Installation
- Upload
admins_debug_tool.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory of your WordPress installation - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Set the appropriate options on the Admin page in the Tools menu
Changelog
v0.1 2015-08-08
- Fixed “undefined constant” error
- Tested to 4.2.3
v0.0.2 2012-10-11
- Fixed small display / typo issues
v0.0.1a 2012-10-11
- Initial release
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FAQ
Admin's Debug Tool: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Admin's Debug Tool free?
Yes. Admin's Debug Tool is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Admin's Debug Tool safe to use in 2026?
Admin's Debug Tool shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Admin's Debug Tool?
Admin's Debug Tool is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,372 times since it launched in October 2012. It was downloaded 84 times in the last 30 days.
Does Admin's Debug Tool work with WordPress 7.1?
Admin's Debug Tool is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Admin's Debug Tool last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on August 8, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes Admin's Debug Tool?
Admin's Debug Tool is developed and maintained by pantsonhead.
What are the best alternatives to Admin's Debug Tool?
The most popular alternatives to Admin's Debug Tool are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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