DoDebug
Just one debug tool for developers.
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DoDebug shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.3 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where DoDebug stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| debug tool | >100 |
About DoDebug
From the official readme · v1.1Description
This plugin can log the breakpoints into the file.
- To check the log, ssh to server, run
tail -f /your_wordpress_path/wp-content/debug.logto watch the output.
API
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To log, use
defined( 'debug' ) && debug( 'your content to log' );in your plugin/theme code. -
To log only in advanced debug level, use
defined( 'debug' ) && debug2( 'your content to log' );. -
To log with backtrace depth = 4, use
defined( 'debug' ) && debug( 'your content to log', 4 );. -
To append one variable (usually an array), use
defined( 'debug' ) && debug( 'your content to log', $var_to_check );.
Changelog
1.1
- More accurate to detect IP.
1.0 – Jan 22 2020
- Initial Release.
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DoDebug: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is DoDebug free?
Yes. DoDebug is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is DoDebug safe to use in 2026?
DoDebug shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use DoDebug?
DoDebug is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,154 times since it launched in January 2020. It was downloaded 36 times in the last 30 days.
Does DoDebug work with WordPress 7.1?
DoDebug is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.25, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was DoDebug last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on September 21, 2020 (6 years ago).
Who makes DoDebug?
DoDebug is developed and maintained by WPDO.
What are the best alternatives to DoDebug?
The most popular alternatives to DoDebug are Error Log Viewer by BestWeb… (6K+ installs), Error Log Viewer By WP Guru (60+ installs) and HPOS Status Indicator for W… (20+ installs).
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