# Debug Bar Plugin Activation

> Debug Bar Plugin Activation has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Debug Bar Plugin Activation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Ever been “greeted” when you activated a plugin with the dreaded:**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,830
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (+61.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 2, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Juliette Reinders Folmer (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jrf/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/debug-bar-plugin-activation/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [debug bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug-bar/) | #22 | 32 |
| [debugbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debugbar/) | #7 | 7 |
| [plugin activation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-activation/) | #1 | 2 |
| [plugin deactivation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-deactivation/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| debug bar | >100 | 904 |
| debugbar | #9 | 10 |
| plugin activation | >100 | 9,222 |
| plugin deactivation | >100 | 2,577 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Query Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/query-monitor/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (469) | Jun 20, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 2 | [ElasticPress Debugging Add-On](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-bar-elasticpress/) | 800+ | 5/5 (2) | May 5, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 3 | [Debug Bar Rewrite Rules](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-bar-rewrite-rules/) | 700+ | 5/5 (5) | Jul 6, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [Black Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blackbar/) | 500+ | 5/5 (9) | May 17, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 5 | [Debug Bar Cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-bar-cron/) | 400+ | 5/5 (3) | Dec 28, 2013 | 42/100 |
| 6 | [Debug Bar Actions and Filters Addon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-bar-actions-and-filters-addon/) | 400+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Jun 15, 2022 | 37/100 |
| 7 | [BugFu Console Debugger](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bugfu-console-debugger/) | 300+ | 4.8/5 (17) | Jan 17, 2023 | 37/100 |
| 8 | [BlackBox Debug Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blackbox-debug-bar/) | 90+ | 4.6/5 (15) | Mar 4, 2013 | 35/100 |
| 9 | [Debug Bar Rewrite Rules](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fg-debug-bar-rewrite-rules/) | 40+ | — | Aug 14, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 10 | [Debug Bar Post Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-bar-post-types/) | 40+ | 4/5 (1) | Jan 22, 2018 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Debug Bar Plugin Activation free?
Yes. Debug Bar Plugin Activation is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Debug Bar Plugin Activation safe to use in 2026?
Debug Bar Plugin Activation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Debug Bar Plugin Activation?
Debug Bar Plugin Activation is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,830 times since it launched in July 2016. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Debug Bar Plugin Activation work with WordPress 7.1?
Debug Bar Plugin Activation is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Debug Bar Plugin Activation last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on July 2, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Debug Bar Plugin Activation?
Debug Bar Plugin Activation is developed and maintained by Juliette Reinders Folmer.

### What are the best alternatives to Debug Bar Plugin Activation?
The most popular alternatives to Debug Bar Plugin Activation are Query Monitor (200K+ installs), ElasticPress Debugging Add-… (800+ installs) and Debug Bar Rewrite Rules (700+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-bar-plugin-activation/ · Generated 2026-09-29 22:34 UTC by PageForge