Debug Meta Data
Creates a meta-box with meta-data information of a post for all post types. Information with meta key, meta value and its var_dump
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Debug Meta Data shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Debug Meta Data stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| debug | >100 |
| debug meta | >100 |
| debug metabox | >100 |
| meta data | >100 |
| meta data custom post types | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Debug Meta Data
From the official readme · v1.1.2Description
Creates a meta-box with meta-data information of a post for all post types. Information with meta key, meta value and its var_dump
Install and activate the plugin and you’ll have the meta box for all post types (even the custom post types).
License & Conduct
- MIT © Ahmad Awais
- Code of Conduct
Installation
Install and activate the plugin and you’ll have the meta box for all post types (even the custom post types).
Details:
- Upload `debug-meta-data.zip` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- You can find the “Debug Meta Data” meta-box on all post types
Changelog
None.
KEY: 📦 NEW, 👌 IMPROVE, 🐛 FIX, 📖 DOC, 🚀 RELEASE, and ✅ TEST
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FAQ
Debug Meta Data: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Debug Meta Data free?
Yes. Debug Meta Data is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Debug Meta Data safe to use in 2026?
Debug Meta Data shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Debug Meta Data?
Debug Meta Data is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,797 times since it launched in January 2016. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.
Does Debug Meta Data work with WordPress 7.1?
Debug Meta Data is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.0, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Debug Meta Data last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on March 12, 2020 (7 years ago).
Who makes Debug Meta Data?
Debug Meta Data is developed and maintained by Ahmad Awais.
What are the best alternatives to Debug Meta Data?
The most popular alternatives to Debug Meta Data are WP Crontrol (300K+ installs), Query Monitor (200K+ installs) and Debug Bar (20K+ installs).
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