Dev Limits – Server Limits Manager
Dev Limits helps you view PHP and WordPress server limits in one admin dashboard, score them against a workload profile, detect your hosting stack, and apply changes safely — or copy the exact snippet for your server.
Solid choice
Dev Limits is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 4 hours ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 4 hours ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Needs PHP 8.1 or newer
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Dev Limits stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| diagnostics | >100 |
| memory limit | >100 |
| php | >100 |
| server limits | >100 |
| site health | >100 |
About Dev Limits – Server Limits Manager
From the official readme · v2.1.1Description
Dev Limits helps you view PHP and WordPress server limits in one admin dashboard, score them against a workload profile, detect your hosting stack, and apply changes safely — or copy the exact snippet for your server.
The plugin is read-only by default. Nothing on your server changes until you opt in to Configure (write) mode, which adds automatic backups, validation, verification, and rollback when you apply changes from the admin.
Key features
- Read-only by default. Nothing changes on your server until you opt in to Configure mode.
- Health score engine. A 0–100 score with recommendations tuned to your workload profile.
- Hosting detection. Identifies Cloudways, Kinsta, WP Engine, SiteGround, Hostinger, cPanel, Plesk, Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed, OpenLiteSpeed, and CloudLinux — and shows which configuration methods work on your stack.
- Eight workload profiles. Blog, Agency, WooCommerce, Elementor, Membership, LMS, Large Media, and Custom — with profile comparison and one-click activation.
- Analyzer. PHP modules,
ini_get(), WP constants, server variables, environment detection, and warnings. - Snippets for every stack. Auto-generated
wp-config.php,.htaccess,.user.ini,php.ini,nginx.conf, and Apache snippets — only compatible formats are highlighted. - Configure with safety. Read/write modes, automatic backups, verification engine, rollback, and safe apply.
- Debug Center. Manage
WP_DEBUG,WP_DEBUG_LOG,SCRIPT_DEBUG,SAVEQUERIES, andWP_DEBUG_DISPLAYwith safe presets. - Diagnostics export. Full TXT and JSON reports with system information, warnings, and recommendations.
- Site Health integration. Adds limit checks and a debug-information section to Tools → Site Health.
- Local analysis only. No telemetry. GPL compatible. Multisite ready. Translation ready.
Admin pages
- Dashboard — Health score, recommendations, quick stats, recent changes, backup status, quick actions
- Analyzer — Limit analysis with warnings
- Profiles — Workload profiles with comparison and activation
- Configure — Safe read/write limit configuration with backups and rollback
- Debug Center — Debug constants with safe presets
- Snippets — Hosting-aware configuration snippets with copy and download
- Diagnostics — Exportable system reports (TXT / JSON)
- Hosting Detection — Provider, web server, SAPI, and method compatibility
- Settings — Plugin preferences and custom profile targets
- Help Center — FAQ, search, and hosting guides
- About — Version, credits, license, and privacy
What it shows you
- Upload Max Filesize, Post Max Size, PHP Memory Limit, WordPress Memory Limit
- Max Execution Time, Max Input Vars, Max Input Time
- PHP, WordPress, and database versions
- Web server, operating system, and architecture
- OPcache, cURL, GD, and Imagick status
- Hosting provider and compatible configuration methods
Privacy
Dev Limits does not collect, store, or transmit personal data, and it does not make external or remote requests. All limit analysis and report generation happens on your server. The diagnostics report is created only when you generate it.
Installation
- Upload the
dev-limits-server-limits-managerfolder to/wp-content/plugins/, or install through Plugins → Add New. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen.
- Open Dev Limits in the admin menu.
- On the Dashboard, review your health score and recommendations.
- Open Profiles and choose a workload that matches your site (Blog, WooCommerce, Elementor, and others).
- Use Snippets to copy configuration code for your server stack, or open Configure to apply supported changes with backups.
No configuration is required for read-only analysis. Dev Limits works immediately after activation and does not modify server files by itself.
Using Configure (write) mode
- Open Dev Limits → Configure.
- Enable Configure mode when you are ready to apply changes.
- Review the recommended values for your active profile.
- Apply changes to supported files (
wp-config.php,.htaccess, or.user.iniwhere compatible). - Dev Limits creates a backup before each write, validates syntax, and can roll back on failure.
Hosts can disable write mode by defining DEV_LIMITS_ALLOW_WRITE as false.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dev Limits automatically increase my upload size or memory limit?
No. Dev Limits is read-only by design. It shows you the exact snippet to increase a limit, but you apply it yourself — unless you explicitly enable Configure (write) mode.
How do I increase my maximum file upload size?
Open Snippets, choose your workload profile, and copy the snippet for your server stack (.user.ini, .htaccess, nginx.conf, etc.). The Dashboard confirms the new value once your host applies it.
Why didn’t my limit change after I added the snippet?
Some hosts cap limits at the server level, ignore .htaccess php_value lines (common on FastCGI / PHP-FPM), or require a restart. Use Hosting Detection to see which methods work on your stack. Export a diagnostics report and share it with your host if needed.
Is Dev Limits compatible with multisite?
Yes. Each site stores its own profile and settings. The uninstall routine cleans up every site on the network.
Does Dev Limits collect any data or make external requests?
No. Dev Limits collects nothing, sends nothing, and makes no external requests. All analysis happens locally on your site.
Is it compatible with WooCommerce and Elementor?
Yes. Dedicated workload profiles and Site Health checks help confirm your server is ready for WooCommerce stores and Elementor page builders.
Can developers extend it?
Yes. Dev Limits ships a service container plus documented actions and filters so add-ons can register new metrics, profiles, snippet formats, and admin pages.
Can Dev Limits change my limits for me?
Only if you explicitly opt in. Configure (write) mode can apply selected limits to wp-config.php, .htaccess, or .user.ini. It always creates a backup first, validates before saving, rolls back on failure, and logs every action. Hosts can disable write mode by defining DEV_LIMITS_ALLOW_WRITE as false.
Changelog
Packaging and readme metadata only. No functional changes.
2.1.1
- WordPress.org automated scan: exclude hidden files (
.gitignore,.distignore) from release ZIP. - Readme: Tested up to WordPress 7.1.
2.1.0
- WordPress.org review: plugin package aligned with slug
dev-limits-server-limits-manager(folder, main file, and text domain). - All gettext calls use the literal text domain
dev-limits-server-limits-manager(matches Plugin Check / directory requirements). - Includes Plugin Check hardening from 2.0.4 (i18n, security, readme, template prefixes).
2.0.4
- Plugin Check hardening: translators comments, output escaping, input sanitization, template variable prefixes, and WordPress.org readme compliance.
- Removed discouraged load_plugin_textdomain() call; WordPress.org loads translations automatically.
- Plugin display name updated to remove trademarked term.
2.0.3
- Packaging: aligned plugin folder name and main plugin file name with the WordPress.org slug and text domain.
2.0.2
- Internationalization: replaced all gettext text domains with the literal slug
dev-limits-server-limits-managerto match the WordPress.org plugin slug.
2.0.1
- Readme: neutral feature-focused description and clearer setup instructions.
- Internationalization: text domain aligned with the plugin slug.
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FAQ
Dev Limits – Server Limits Manager: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Dev Limits free?
Yes. Dev Limits is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Dev Limits safe to use in 2026?
Dev Limits is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 4 hours ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Dev Limits?
Dev Limits is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 29 times in the last 30 days.
Does Dev Limits work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Dev Limits up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.8 or newer.
What PHP version does Dev Limits need?
Dev Limits requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Dev Limits last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on September 27, 2026 (4 hours ago).
Who makes Dev Limits?
Dev Limits is developed and maintained by devshujon.
What are the best alternatives to Dev Limits?
The most popular alternatives to Dev Limits are Performance Lab (100K+ installs), Server Info (3K+ installs) and Commerza for WooCommerce (90+ installs).
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