Developer Tool
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…
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (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 Developer Tool stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| debug | >100 |
| Debug log | >100 |
| error log | >100 |
| wp-error | >100 |
| WP_DEBUG | >100 |
About Developer Tool
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
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 that’s help you to load your site / blog instantly.
Installation
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Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. -
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
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Find this Developer Tool settings page under the Settings in WP admin menu
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
1.0.1
- Fixed: PHP warning for textdomain folder location
1.0.2
- Fixed: PHP warning for get_home_path function
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FAQ
Developer Tool: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
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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