# Debug Bar Widgets

> Debug Bar Widgets has 10+ active installs and 47 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Debug Bar Widgets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Debug Bar Widgets adds a new panel to the Debug Bar that displays all registered widgets.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,066
- **Downloads (30 days):** 47 (+67.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 17, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Chris Hardie (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/chrishardie/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/debug-bar-widgets/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [debug bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug-bar/) | #19 | 32 |
| [debugging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debugging/) | #38 | 103 |
| [widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widgets/) | >100 | 528 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| debug bar | >100 | 944 |
| debugging | >100 | 1,650 |
| widgets | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 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 | 69/100 |
| 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/) | 30+ | 4/5 (1) | Jan 22, 2018 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Debug Bar Widgets safe to use in 2026?
Debug Bar Widgets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Debug Bar Widgets?
Debug Bar Widgets is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,066 times since it launched in March 2016. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Debug Bar Widgets work with WordPress 7.1?
Debug Bar Widgets is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Debug Bar Widgets last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on August 17, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Debug Bar Widgets?
Debug Bar Widgets is developed and maintained by Chris Hardie.

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


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