# Debug Toolkit

> Debug Toolkit has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 13 reviews and 168 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Debug Toolkit shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Debug Toolkit makes debugging your code easier and more enjoyable. It provides you with interactive and helpful tools:**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 9,322
- **Downloads (30 days):** 168 (+100% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 13 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 11, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Tonya Mork (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hellofromtonya/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/debug-toolkit/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [backtrace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backtrace/) | #3 | 6 |
| [debug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug/) | >100 | 270 |
| [debugger](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debugger/) | #7 | 12 |
| [print_r](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/print_r/) | #2 | 4 |
| [var_dump](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/var_dump/) | #4 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| backtrace | #29 | 38 |
| debug | >100 | 4,077 |
| debugger | >100 | 130 |
| print_r | #48 | 82 |
| var_dump | #43 | 81 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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 |
| 4 | [Hikari Krumo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hikari-krumo/) | 10+ | — | Oct 10, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Debug Bar Query Tracer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-bar-query-tracer/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Sep 29, 2011 | 18/100 |
| 6 | [Notice TraceLog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/notice-trace-log/) | <10 | — | Jun 25, 2025 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Debug Toolkit safe to use in 2026?
Debug Toolkit shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Debug Toolkit?
Debug Toolkit is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,322 times since it launched in March 2019. It was downloaded 168 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Debug Toolkit work with WordPress 7.1?
Debug Toolkit is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.26, 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 Toolkit need?
Debug Toolkit requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Debug Toolkit last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on March 11, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Debug Toolkit?
Debug Toolkit is developed and maintained by Tonya Mork.

### What are the best alternatives to Debug Toolkit?
The most popular alternatives to Debug Toolkit are Hagakure (30+ installs), oik bwtrace (20+ installs) and Hikari Krumo (10+ installs).


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