# Debug This

> Debug This has 2K+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 17 reviews and 355 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 48/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Debug This works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 2K+
- **Total downloads:** 160,431
- **Downloads (30 days):** 355 (+1.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 17 reviews
- **Health score:** 48/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 0.6.7
- **Last updated:** Jun 4, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Razvan Aldea (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/raldea89/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/debug-this/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [debug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug/) | #13 | 267 |
| [debugger](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debugger/) | #1 | 12 |
| [developer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/developer/) | #6 | 136 |
| [hooks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hooks/) | #5 | 39 |
| [query](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/query/) | #3 | 61 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| debug | #17 | 4,040 |
| debugger | #11 | 130 |
| developer | >100 | 10,000 |
| hooks | >100 | 9,712 |
| query | >100 | 9,367 |

## Version adoption

- 0.6: 91.5%
- 0.5: 5.3%
- Other: 3.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Crontrol](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-crontrol/) | 300K+ | 4.5/5 (165) | Aug 29, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Query Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/query-monitor/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (469) | Jun 20, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 3 | [Debug Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-bar/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (69) | Mar 1, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 4 | [WP Debugging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-debugging/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (21) | Aug 13, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [Debug Log Manager – Conveniently Monitor and Inspect Errors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-log-manager/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (25) | Jun 26, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 6 | [My WP Customize Admin/Frontend](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-wp/) | 8K+ | 4.3/5 (16) | Aug 21, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [Code Profiler – WordPress Performance Profiling and Debugging Made Easy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-profiler/) | 8K+ | 4.3/5 (36) | Sep 23, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 8 | [reBusted!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rebusted/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (11) | Oct 10, 2024 | 44/100 |
| 9 | [Plugin Detective – Troubleshooting Conflicts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugin-detective/) | 5K+ | 4/5 (49) | Sep 22, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 10 | [Dashboard Widgets Suite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dashboard-widgets-suite/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (38) | Jul 17, 2026 | 74/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Debug This safe to use in 2026?
Debug This works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Debug This?
Debug This is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 160,431 times since it launched in December 2012. It was downloaded 355 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Debug This work with WordPress 7.1?
Debug This is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, 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 This need?
Debug This requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Debug This last updated?
The latest version, 0.6.7, was released on June 4, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Debug This?
Debug This is developed and maintained by Razvan Aldea.

### What are the best alternatives to Debug This?
The most popular alternatives to Debug This are WP Crontrol (300K+ installs), Query Monitor (200K+ installs) and Debug Bar (20K+ installs).


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