# Kint PHP Debugger

> Kint PHP Debugger has 90+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 12 reviews and 127 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Kint PHP Debugger shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**Kint is a modern and powerful PHP debugging helper, which requires zero-setup and replaces var_dump(), print_r() and debug_backtrace().**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 13,676
- **Downloads (30 days):** 127 (+24.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 12 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.2
- **Last updated:** Mar 11, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+, PHP 5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Tonya Mork (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hellofromtonya/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/kint-php-debugger/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [debug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug/) | #54 | 270 |
| [debugger](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debugger/) | #2 | 12 |
| [kint](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/kint/) | #1 | 2 |
| [print_r](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/print_r/) | #1 | 4 |
| [var_dump](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/var_dump/) | #2 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| debug | >100 | 4,077 |
| debugger | #90 | 130 |
| kint | #4 | 7 |
| print_r | #46 | 82 |
| var_dump | #39 | 81 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 81.3%
- 1.1: 18.8%

## 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 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 Kint PHP Debugger free?
Yes. Kint PHP Debugger is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Kint PHP Debugger safe to use in 2026?
Kint PHP Debugger shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Kint PHP Debugger?
Kint PHP Debugger is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,676 times since it launched in July 2015. It was downloaded 127 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Kint PHP Debugger work with WordPress 7.1?
Kint PHP Debugger is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.26, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Kint PHP Debugger last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.2, was released on March 11, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Kint PHP Debugger?
Kint PHP Debugger is developed and maintained by Tonya Mork.

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


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