# Dev Studio

> Dev Studio has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 35 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Dev Studio shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Dev Studio is a development environment for WordPress developers.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 4,628
- **Downloads (30 days):** 35 (+84.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 27, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** SolidBunch (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/solidbunch/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dev-studio/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [debug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug/) | >100 | 270 |
| [debug bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug-bar/) | #31 | 32 |
| [debugging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debugging/) | #88 | 96 |
| [dev studio](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dev-studio/) | #1 | 1 |
| [development](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/development/) | >100 | 168 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| debug | >100 | 4,054 |
| debug bar | >100 | 901 |
| debugging | >100 | 1,631 |
| dev studio | #51 | 65 |
| development | >100 | 7,465 |

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

### Is Dev Studio safe to use in 2026?
Dev Studio shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Dev Studio?
Dev Studio is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,628 times since it launched in December 2018. It was downloaded 35 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Dev Studio work with WordPress 7.1?
Dev Studio is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, 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 Studio need?
Dev Studio requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Dev Studio last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on November 27, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Dev Studio?
Dev Studio is developed and maintained by SolidBunch.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dev-studio/ · Generated 2026-09-28 04:55 UTC by PageForge