# Environment & Debug Bar

> Environment & Debug Bar has 50+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 207 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 75/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Environment & Debug Bar is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.

**Display your environment and debug info in the toolbar.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 4,034
- **Downloads (30 days):** 207 (+97.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 75/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.4.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Medium Rare (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mediumraredev/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/environment-debug-admin-toolbar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [debug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug/) | #73 | 270 |
| [env](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/env/) | #2 | 3 |
| [environment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/environment/) | #4 | 23 |
| [production](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/production/) | #3 | 14 |
| [staging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/staging/) | #15 | 88 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| debug | #18 | 4,090 |
| env | #2 | 249 |
| environment | #7 | 4,315 |
| production | #30 | 3,491 |
| staging | #73 | 1,448 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## 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 | 85/100 |
| 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 29, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 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 Environment & Debug Bar free?
Yes. Environment & Debug Bar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Environment & Debug Bar safe to use in 2026?
Environment & Debug Bar is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Environment & Debug Bar?
Environment & Debug Bar is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,034 times since it launched in May 2023. It was downloaded 207 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Environment & Debug Bar work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Environment & Debug Bar up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does Environment & Debug Bar need?
Environment & Debug Bar requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Environment & Debug Bar last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.2, was released on September 2, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes Environment & Debug Bar?
Environment & Debug Bar is developed and maintained by Medium Rare.

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


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