# Dev Info Bar

> Dev Info Bar has 80+ active installs and 56 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Dev Info Bar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**A simple WordPress extension which adds itself to the admin bar, providing system information such as PHP, MySQL version and details of the WordPress being used.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 2,623
- **Downloads (30 days):** 56 (+5.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Jan 21, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.0.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** istvankrucsanyica (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/istvankrucsanyica/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dev-info-bar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,654 |
| [admin bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-bar/) | #32 | 173 |
| [debugging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debugging/) | #20 | 98 |
| [environment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/environment/) | #3 | 23 |
| [server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/server/) | #23 | 71 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| admin bar | >100 | 6,180 |
| debugging | >100 | 1,631 |
| environment | >100 | 4,310 |
| server | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (72) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Dev Info Bar safe to use in 2026?
Dev Info Bar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Dev Info Bar?
Dev Info Bar is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,623 times since it launched in December 2017. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Dev Info Bar work with WordPress 7.1?
Dev Info Bar is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.29, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Dev Info Bar need?
Dev Info Bar requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Dev Info Bar last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on January 21, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Dev Info Bar?
Dev Info Bar is developed and maintained by istvankrucsanyica.

### What are the best alternatives to Dev Info Bar?
The most popular alternatives to Dev Info Bar are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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