Checking Variables (Dev. Tool)
Are you a WordPress Developer? Just simply check the values of your variables. You can use it either in Query Monitor result and independently.
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (latest is 7.1)
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About Checking Variables (Dev. Tool)
From the official readme · v4.0.0Description
Are you a WordPress Developer? Just simply check the values of your variables. You can use it either in Query Monitor result and independently.
Usage
- Using console( $var [, $var [, $var]] … ); function, you can check what the variable contains.
- You can check it on the Query Monitor – Variable Checking or your wp_footer.
Installation
From your WordPress dashboard
- Visit ‘Plugins > Add New’
- Search for ‘Checking Variables’
- Activate ‘Checking Variables (Dev. Tool)’ from your Plugins page.
From WordPress.org
- Download the plugin zip package and extract it.
- Put the folder named “query-monitor-check-var” under /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Go to the plugins page in your WordPress admin panel and click “Activate”
Changelog
4.0.0
- Fix Some Errors
- Fix Interface
3.0.5
- Fix Errors : When check value with brackets (ex. console( $somevar . ” got it!” ) )
3.0.4
- Fix Errors
3.0.3
- Fix Error : Protected and Private Key Error
3.0.2
- Fix Some Error
3.0.1
- Fix Plugins Page Setting Link
- Fix Javascript Console Error
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FAQ
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Is Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) free?
Yes. Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) safe to use in 2026?
Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Checking Variables (Dev. Tool)?
Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,325 times since it launched in April 2015. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.
Does Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) work with WordPress 7.1?
Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) last updated?
The latest version, 4.0.0, was released on December 22, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes Checking Variables (Dev. Tool)?
Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) is developed and maintained by sujin2f.
What are the best alternatives to Checking Variables (Dev. Tool)?
The most popular alternatives to Checking Variables (Dev. Tool) are WP Crontrol (300K+ installs), Query Monitor (200K+ installs) and Debug Bar (20K+ installs).
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