# Debug Bar Post Types

> Debug Bar Post Types has 40+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews and 329 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Debug Bar Post Types shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**Debug Bar Post Types adds a new panel to the Debug Bar that displays detailed information about the registered post types for your site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 38,695
- **Downloads (30 days):** 329 (+37.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 22, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.4+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **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-post-types/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [debug bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug-bar/) | #10 | 32 |
| [Debug Bar Post Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug-bar-post-types/) | #1 | 1 |
| [debugbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debugbar/) | #2 | 7 |
| [post types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-types/) | #23 | 55 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| debug bar | >100 | 904 |
| Debug Bar Post Types | >100 | 494 |
| debugbar | #4 | 10 |
| post types | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 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 |
| 11 | [Debug Bar Transients](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-bar-transients/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 7, 2016 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Debug Bar Post Types safe to use in 2026?
Debug Bar Post Types shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Debug Bar Post Types?
Debug Bar Post Types is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 38,695 times since it launched in November 2013. It was downloaded 329 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Debug Bar Post Types work with WordPress 7.1?
Debug Bar Post Types is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Debug Bar Post Types need?
Debug Bar Post Types requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Debug Bar Post Types last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on January 22, 2018 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Debug Bar Post Types?
Debug Bar Post Types is developed and maintained by Juliette Reinders Folmer.

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


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