# Code Profiler – WordPress Performance Profiling and Debugging Made Easy

> Code Profiler has 8K+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 36 reviews and 7.1K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 86/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Code Profiler is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 8K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 4 days ago, and scores 86/100 on our health check.

**A profiler to measure the performance of your WordPress plugins and themes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 8K+
- **Total downloads:** 255,496
- **Downloads (30 days):** 7,056 (+100.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 36 reviews
- **Health score:** 86/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 1.9.6
- **Last updated:** Sep 23, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** bruandet (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bruandet/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-profiler/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [benchmark](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/benchmark/) | #1 | 11 |
| [debug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug/) | #7 | 269 |
| [Optimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimize/) | #22 | 157 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | #72 | 976 |
| [profiler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/profiler/) | #1 | 22 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| benchmark | #4 | 151 |
| debug | #22 | 4,046 |
| Optimize | >100 | 3,153 |
| performance | #28 | 10,000 |
| profiler | #1 | 69 |

## Version adoption

- 1.9: 75.4%
- 1.7: 12%
- 1.8: 6.4%
- 1.6: 5.9%
- 1.5: 0.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Hosting Benchmark tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpbenchmark/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (32) | Aug 20, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [MO Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mo-cache/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 28, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 4 | [WPPerformanceTester](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpperformancetester/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (8) | Apr 26, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 5 | [PHP Vitals](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/php-vitals/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Product Generator for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-product-generator/) | 300+ | 5/5 (8) | Dec 20, 2025 | 53/100 |
| 7 | [Speedtest Pro](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speedtest-pro/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 18, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 8 | [Alpha Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/alpha-cache/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 11, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 9 | [Store Check-Up and Fix-Up for WP-eCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-check-up-for-wp-ecommerce/) | 10+ | — | Dec 7, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Super Host Speed Benchmark](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/super-host-speed-benchmark/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Nov 7, 2019 | 18/100 |
| 11 | [Hosting Stability Meter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hosting-stability-meter/) | 10+ | — | Sep 1, 2020 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Code Profiler safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Code Profiler is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 8K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 4 days ago, and scores 86/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Code Profiler?
Code Profiler is active on 8K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 255,496 times since it launched in December 2021. It was downloaded 7,056 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Code Profiler work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Code Profiler up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Code Profiler need?
Code Profiler requires PHP 7.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Code Profiler last updated?
The latest version, 1.9.6, was released on September 23, 2026 (4 days ago).

### Who makes Code Profiler?
Code Profiler is developed and maintained by bruandet.

### What are the best alternatives to Code Profiler?
The most popular alternatives to Code Profiler are Hosting Benchmark tool (4K+ installs), MO Cache (1K+ installs) and WPPerformanceTester (1K+ installs).


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