Dev Info Bar
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.
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- Small user base (80+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.0 (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 Dev Info Bar stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| admin bar | >100 |
| debugging | >100 |
| environment | >100 |
| server | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Dev Info Bar
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
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.
Installation
- Upload the files to the
/wp-content/plugins/dev-info-bar/directory or install through WordPress directly. - Activate the “Dev Info Bar” plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
1.0.2
- This release adds full support for WordPress 5.0
1.0.1
- Fix missing CSS issue
1.0.0
- First version.
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FAQ
Dev Info Bar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
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 2,612 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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