# Debug Bar Query Tracer

> Debug Bar Query Tracer has 10+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 147 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 18/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Debug Bar Query Tracer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.

**A Debug Bar plugin that lets you trace what plugins are causing database queries.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,959
- **Downloads (30 days):** 147 (+9.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 18/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 29, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Chris M. (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/inxilpro/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/debug-bar-query-tracer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [backtrace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backtrace/) | #5 | 6 |
| [debug bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug-bar/) | #21 | 32 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 980 |
| [wpdb](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wpdb/) | #2 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| backtrace | #35 | 38 |
| debug bar | >100 | 905 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| wpdb | >100 | 845 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Hagakure – Yet Another Error Reporter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hagakure/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Jun 4, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 2 | [oik bwtrace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/oik-bwtrace/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | May 10, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 3 | [Debug Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-toolkit/) | 20+ | 5/5 (13) | Mar 11, 2019 | 36/100 |
| 4 | [Hikari Krumo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hikari-krumo/) | 10+ | — | Oct 10, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Notice TraceLog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/notice-trace-log/) | <10 | — | Jun 25, 2025 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Debug Bar Query Tracer safe to use in 2026?
Debug Bar Query Tracer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 18/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Debug Bar Query Tracer?
Debug Bar Query Tracer is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,959 times since it launched in September 2011. It was downloaded 147 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Debug Bar Query Tracer work with WordPress 7.1?
Debug Bar Query Tracer is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Debug Bar Query Tracer last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on September 29, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Debug Bar Query Tracer?
Debug Bar Query Tracer is developed and maintained by Chris M..

### What are the best alternatives to Debug Bar Query Tracer?
The most popular alternatives to Debug Bar Query Tracer are Hagakure (30+ installs), oik bwtrace (20+ installs) and Debug Toolkit (20+ installs).


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