# Developer Tool

> Developer Tool has <10 active installs and 45 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Developer Tool shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Developer Tool helps you to debug your working environment. It shows you notices / warnings / errors which may cause during development or beacuse of conflicts. Developer Tools also provides an option for Cache Cleaner…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,609
- **Downloads (30 days):** 45 (+73.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** May 11, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.28
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+, PHP 5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Navanath Bhosale (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/navanathbhosale/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/developer-tool/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [debug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug/) | >100 | 270 |
| [Debug log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug-log/) | #17 | 20 |
| [error log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/error-log/) | #43 | 47 |
| [wp-error](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-error/) | #1 | 1 |
| [WP_DEBUG](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp_debug/) | #12 | 13 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| debug | >100 | 4,077 |
| Debug log | >100 | 2,233 |
| error log | >100 | 6,362 |
| wp-error | >100 | 10,000 |
| WP_DEBUG | >100 | 900 |

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

### Is Developer Tool safe to use in 2026?
Developer Tool shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Developer Tool?
Developer Tool is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,609 times since it launched in February 2019. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Developer Tool work with WordPress 7.1?
Developer Tool is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Developer Tool need?
Developer Tool requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Developer Tool last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on May 11, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Developer Tool?
Developer Tool is developed and maintained by Navanath Bhosale.

### What are the best alternatives to Developer Tool?
The most popular alternatives to Developer Tool 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/developer-tool/ · Generated 2026-09-29 19:21 UTC by PageForge