# Debug

> Debug has 2K+ active installs, a 4.6/5 rating from 11 reviews and 1.9K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 81/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Debug is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 81/100 on our health check.

**Debug your WordPress site by safely toggling the built-in debug flags and getting real-time email alerts when errors occur.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 2K+
- **Total downloads:** 96,735
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,883 (+551.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.6/5 from 11 reviews
- **Health score:** 81/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 1.14
- **Last updated:** Sep 9, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** SoniNow (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/soninow/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/debug/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [debug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug/) | #12 | 267 |
| [error log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/error-log/) | #3 | 45 |
| [error notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/error-notification/) | #1 | 2 |
| [error reporting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/error-reporting/) | #2 | 9 |
| [wp-config](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-config/) | #2 | 16 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| debug | #3 | 4,040 |
| error log | #32 | 6,285 |
| error notification | #27 | 4,197 |
| error reporting | #9 | 2,257 |
| wp-config | #33 | 1,924 |

## Version adoption

- 1.12: 49.9%
- 1.14: 31.6%
- 1.10: 8.2%
- 1.9: 6.5%
- Other: 3.8%

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

### Is Debug safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Debug is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 81/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Debug?
Debug is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 96,735 times since it launched in April 2017. It was downloaded 1,883 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Debug work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Debug up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Debug need?
Debug requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Debug last updated?
The latest version, 1.14, was released on September 9, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Debug?
Debug is developed and maintained by SoniNow.

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


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