Show var_dump
“var_dump” method can’t show results in functions.php. If You can use original method “var_dump_ex”,the results shows in your dashboard after “Show var_dump” plugin install.
Consider an alternative
Show var_dump shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Show var_dump stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| debug | >100 |
| var_dump | #51 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Show var_dump
From the official readme · v1.0Description
“var_dump” method can’t show results in functions.php. If You can use original method “var_dump_ex”,the results shows in your dashboard after “Show var_dump” plugin install.
Installation
- Upload show-var-dump to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- If you want check array,object,etc.,write method “var_dump_ex”
e.g. var_dump_ex($param);
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FAQ
Show var_dump: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Show var_dump free?
Yes. Show var_dump is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Show var_dump safe to use in 2026?
Show var_dump shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Show var_dump?
Show var_dump is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,941 times since it launched in October 2014. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.
Does Show var_dump work with WordPress 7.1?
Show var_dump is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Show var_dump last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on October 8, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes Show var_dump?
Show var_dump is developed and maintained by woodroots.
What are the best alternatives to Show var_dump?
The most popular alternatives to Show var_dump are WP Crontrol (300K+ installs), Query Monitor (200K+ installs) and Debug Bar (20K+ installs).
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