AnyWareX Debug Switch
A compact WordPress debugging control and debug.log viewer.
Solid choice
AnyWareX Debug Switch is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 hour ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 1 hour ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Rankings
Where AnyWareX Debug Switch stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| debug | >100 |
| Debug log | >100 |
| debugging | >100 |
| developer-tools | >100 |
About AnyWareX Debug Switch
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
AnyWareX Debug Switch provides an administrator interface for enabling and disabling WordPress debugging, viewing debug.log, downloading or clearing the log, and reviewing a severity summary.
Usage and safety
- Run Preflight to verify three existing single-line literal debug definitions before the WordPress bootstrap.
- Choose Enable Debug or Disable Debug to preview the current and proposed values.
- Explicitly confirm the displayed changes. The configuration is reread, its hash compared, and definitions revalidated before one write attempt.
- If the file changed, the preview expired, or the configuration is unsupported, create a new preview after reviewing the issue.
Only the three debug boolean tokens are edited. Missing definitions are never inserted. Additional ordinary constants and independent plugin settings are supported; uncertain PHP constructs are rejected. Configuration editing requires the local direct WordPress filesystem and a regular non-symlink file.
Direct writes are not atomic. A partial write can damage wp-config.php and stop WordPress. There is no automatic retry or rollback. Keep an independent protected backup outside the web root and inspect write errors externally. The plugin lock serializes plugin requests, but cannot prevent external file changes. A crashed request may leave an editor lock; see README.md for administrator recovery.
Previews expire after ten minutes, are user/session/blog-bound, and contain metadata only. A new preview replaces that user’s previous preview. No passwords, salts or configuration source are displayed or stored in preview metadata. Existing debug values and logs are not reverted by deactivation or uninstall.
Log Viewer, Summary, Download, Clear and Refresh remain available even when configuration editing is disabled. The managed log path is WP_CONTENT_DIR/debug.log. Protect logs at server level and disable debugging after use. WordPress.org review acceptance is not established by these changes.
Installation
- Upload and activate the plugin.
- Open AnyWareX Debug Switch.
- Ensure all three standard debug constants are already defined in wp-config.php.
- Back up wp-config.php externally and enable debugging only when needed.
Changelog
1.0.1
- Added conservative PHP token analysis and original-position boolean edits.
- Added Preview / Confirm Changes with hash validation, one-use consent and an installation-wide writer lock.
- Disabled unconfirmed configuration writes and corrected all three runtime status values.
- Fixed action notices and AJAX errors; retained branding and log functions.
- Updated documentation, development-only regression tests and direct-write risk disclosures.
1.0.0
- Replaced Debug Switch SVG icons with PNG assets for the admin menu and page header.
- Preserved image aspect ratios and allowed the page header to wrap on narrow screens.
- Synchronized release metadata; debug switching logic is unchanged.
0.4.8
- Fixed post-action redirects to the dedicated Debug Switch admin page instead of the generic Tools page.
- Prevented the unintended Tools-page context after clearing the debug log and other admin actions.
- Updated version and release documentation.
0.4.7
- Replaced condensed administration JavaScript with fully readable, unminified source.
- No JavaScript build or minification tools are required.
0.4.6
- Removed development-only test files from the distribution package.
- No changes to runtime debug controls or admin interface.
- WordPress.org review issues concerning configuration and log writes remain open.
0.4.5
- Prominent warning listing individually missing debug constants and copyable definitions.
- Debug switching remains blocked for incomplete or ambiguous configurations.
- Not yet qualified for WordPress.org submission.
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FAQ
AnyWareX Debug Switch: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Is AnyWareX Debug Switch free?
Yes. AnyWareX Debug Switch is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is AnyWareX Debug Switch safe to use in 2026?
AnyWareX Debug Switch is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 hour ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use AnyWareX Debug Switch?
AnyWareX Debug Switch is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 23 times since it launched in October 2026. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.
Does AnyWareX Debug Switch work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested AnyWareX Debug Switch up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.
What PHP version does AnyWareX Debug Switch need?
AnyWareX Debug Switch requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was AnyWareX Debug Switch last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on October 13, 2026 (1 hour ago).
Who makes AnyWareX Debug Switch?
AnyWareX Debug Switch is developed and maintained by AnyWareX.
What are the best alternatives to AnyWareX Debug Switch?
The most popular alternatives to AnyWareX Debug Switch are WP Crontrol (300K+ installs), Query Monitor (200K+ installs) and Debug Bar (20K+ installs).
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