BugFu Console Debugger
Log/Debug the PHP code in your Theme/Plugin with your Browser Console (no extension needed)
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BugFu Console Debugger shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where BugFu Console Debugger stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| debug | >100 |
| debug bar | >100 |
| error | >100 |
| log | >100 |
| php | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 from 17 reviews
About BugFu Console Debugger
From the official readme · v1.3.0Description
Log/Debug the PHP code in your Theme/Plugin with your Browser Console (no extension needed). Made for themes and plugins developers.
HOW TO CHECK IF BUGFU IS WORKING
Open your Browser Console, if you see this header, BugFu is working properly
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#### BugFu Console Debugger ####
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HOW TO OPEN YOUR BROWSER JAVASCRIPT CONSOLE
If you’ve never used the Browser JavaScript Console before, here’s how you open it:
- Chrome PC shift+ctrl+j – Chrome Mac alt+cmd+j
- Firefox PC shift+ctrl+k – Firefox Mac alt+cmd+k
- Safari PC shift+ctrl+c – Safari Mac alt+cmd+c
HOW TO USE BUGFU WITH WORDPRESS
Call the log static method from wherever you are within the WordPress PHP code
<?php /* WORDPRESS CODE HERE */
/* Call it with no arguments to only output some backtrace info */
BugFu::log();
/* Call it with a string argument to output that string content */
BugFu::log($my_string_content);
/* Call it with a non-string argument to output the structured
representation of that argument - it uses var_export() */
BugFu::log($my_object-array-variable);
/* Call it with the second optional argument set to "false"
to turn off the backtrace info (which is on by default) */
BugFu::log($my_content, false);
DEVELOPERS
Official Github repository:
https://github.com/fedeandri/bugfu-console-debugger
Installation
- Unzip the plugin file bugfu-console-debugger.zip
- Upload the unzipped folder “bugfu-console-debugger” to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory of your WordPress blog/website - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
1.3
- Adds the ability to log from the WordPress login page
- Fixes a minor CSS issue
1.2.4
- Adds compatibility with old PHP versions (tested from 5.3)
1.2.3
- Updates and simplifies the AJAX calls debugging feature
1.2.2
- Prevents PHP notice when not logging from a class
1.2.1
- Update the AJAX calls debugging feature to avoid CPU overload
1.2
- Adds the ability to debug AJAX calls
Screenshots
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FAQ
BugFu Console Debugger: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is BugFu Console Debugger free?
Yes. BugFu Console Debugger is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is BugFu Console Debugger safe to use in 2026?
BugFu Console Debugger shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
How many websites use BugFu Console Debugger?
BugFu Console Debugger is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,388 times since it launched in August 2016. It was downloaded 227 times in the last 30 days.
Does BugFu Console Debugger work with WordPress 7.1?
BugFu Console Debugger is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.14, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was BugFu Console Debugger last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on January 17, 2023 (4 years ago).
Who makes BugFu Console Debugger?
BugFu Console Debugger is developed and maintained by Federico Andrioli.
What are the best alternatives to BugFu Console Debugger?
The most popular alternatives to BugFu Console Debugger are WP Crontrol (300K+ installs), Query Monitor (200K+ installs) and Debug Bar (20K+ installs).
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