G Debugger
Visual debugging tools for block development.
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G Debugger shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 28/100 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 5.0 (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 G Debugger stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| blocks | >100 |
| debugger | >100 |
| debugging | >100 |
| devtools | #96 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About G Debugger
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
G Debugger integrates with the Gutenberg block editor to add useful visual debugging tools to assist in block development.
In this early release, current features include:
- “Attribute Inspector” shows a detailed breakdown of a block’s current attribute values.
Have a suggestion for a new feature? Submit your request at the project’s GitHub repository. The GitHub repository serves as the primary location for development should you need reference to original source code material, or in case you’d like to contribute to the plugin via pull request.
Installation
Install the plugin either from the “Plugins” > “Add New” screen from the dashboard of your WordPress site, or by copying the contents of the downloaded zip file to the wp-content/plugins folder in the site’s installation directory.
Once activated, navigate to the block editor where you’ll find the “G Debugger” option under the More menu in the top-right of the screen.
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FAQ
G Debugger: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
Is G Debugger free?
Yes. G Debugger is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is G Debugger safe to use in 2026?
G Debugger shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
How many websites use G Debugger?
G Debugger is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,258 times since it launched in January 2019. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.
Does G Debugger work with WordPress 7.1?
G Debugger is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does G Debugger need?
G Debugger requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was G Debugger last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 22, 2019 (8 years ago).
Who makes G Debugger?
G Debugger is developed and maintained by Andrew Duthie.
What are the best alternatives to G Debugger?
The most popular alternatives to G Debugger are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Kadence Blocks (600K+ installs) and Extendify (500K+ installs).
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