# Bug Library

> Bug Library has 100+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 6 reviews and 172 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Bug Library shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**This plugin provides an easy way to incorporate a bug/enhancement tracking system to a WordPress site. By adding a shortcode to a page, users will be able to display a bug list and allow visitors to submit new bugs /…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 15,587
- **Downloads (30 days):** 172 (-14.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1.6
- **Last updated:** Jan 20, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.5.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Yannick Lefebvre (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jackdewey/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bug-library/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bug/) | #2 | 8 |
| [feature](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feature/) | #5 | 15 |
| [issue](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/issue/) | #3 | 6 |
| [request](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/request/) | #4 | 13 |
| [tracker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tracker/) | #9 | 38 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bug | #95 | 10,000 |
| feature | >100 | 10,000 |
| issue | >100 | 10,000 |
| request | >100 | 10,000 |
| tracker | >100 | 1,347 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 82.9%
- 2.0: 17.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP PHP Console](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-php-console/) | 500+ | 4.7/5 (19) | Nov 9, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 3 | [Bug – fly on the screen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insector/) | 60+ | 5/5 (9) | Dec 30, 2016 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [TinyMCE Entities Patch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-entities-patch/) | 20+ | — | Jul 15, 2008 | 24/100 |
| 5 | [Test Reports](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/test-reports/) | 10+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 13, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 6 | [Autoptimize admin bar fix](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autoptimize-admin-bar-fix/) | 10+ | — | Mar 7, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Admin Bug Report](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-bug-report/) | <10 | — | Feb 6, 2025 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [Javascript Error Reporting Client](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/javascript-error-reporting-client/) | <10 | — | Nov 15, 2021 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bug Library free?
Yes. Bug Library is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Bug Library safe to use in 2026?
Bug Library shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Bug Library?
Bug Library is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 15,587 times since it launched in January 2011. It was downloaded 172 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Bug Library work with WordPress 7.1?
Bug Library is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Bug Library last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.6, was released on January 20, 2025 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Bug Library?
Bug Library is developed and maintained by Yannick Lefebvre.

### What are the best alternatives to Bug Library?
The most popular alternatives to Bug Library are WP PHP Console (500+ installs), Bug – fly on the screen (60+ installs) and TinyMCE Entities Patch (20+ installs).


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