Simple System Status
“Simple System Status” does exactly what it says on the box – shows you, very simply, your systems status for your WordPress Setup.
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Simple System Status shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Simple System Status stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| debug | >100 |
| developer | >100 |
| status | >100 |
| system | >100 |
| tools | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews
About Simple System Status
From the official readme · v2.2.0Description
“Simple System Status” does exactly what it says on the box – shows you, very simply, your systems status for your WordPress Setup.
Simple System Status adds a submenu item under the ‘tools’ section of your WordPress installation.
What others are saying
This is a brilliant plugin for getting all the relevant info out of your system. The built-in remote viewing option for letting other people securely access your system status is incredibly helpful for remote debugging. Nice work 🙂
~ Hugh Lashbrooke, WooThemes Lead Developer
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Issues and Support
If you find a bug that you would like to report, please open a New Issue on Github.
If you want help using the plugin, please use the default WordPress Plugin Forum.
Contribute
Want to contribute? Fork the GitHub repository.
What Simple System Status Displays For You
WordPress Environment:
- WP Version.
- Checks if WP_DEBUG is turned on.
- WP Language.
- Checks if Multisite is active.
- WP Memory Limit.
- WP Table Prefix Information.
- Permalink Structure.
- Registered Post Stati
- Show On Front Information
Theme Information:
- Theme Name, Version, Author and Author URI
- Checks if current active theme is a Child Theme
- If current theme is a child theme, it offers Parent Theme information.
Plugin Information:
- Must Use Plugins (if any)
- Active Plugins
- Inactive Plugins
Server Environment:
- PHP Information
- PHP Extensions
- Server Type
- MySQL Version
- Host (if possible)
- Session Configuration
Client Details:
- Platform OS
- Browser: Name, Version, User Agent String.
You can use this for your own debugging purposes or for sharing with Support via two methods: A Dynamic Link, or a text file you can download and send.
Installation
Installing “Simple System Status” can be done either by searching for “Simple System Status” via the “Plugins > Add New” screen in your WordPress dashboard, or by using the following steps:
- Download the plugin via WordPress.org
- Upload the ZIP file through the ‘Plugins > Add New > Upload’ screen in your WordPress dashboard
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
What is the Simple System Status for?
This plugin is to View Information about your WordPress Configurationa and Server Information that is useful for debugging.
Changelog
1.0.1
- Minor refactoring
1.0.0
- 2015-03-01
- Initial release
Screenshots
For developers
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FAQ
Simple System Status: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Simple System Status free?
Yes. Simple System Status is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple System Status safe to use in 2026?
Simple System Status shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple System Status?
Simple System Status is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 114,256 times since it launched in March 2015. It was downloaded 1,409 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple System Status work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple System Status is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.16, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Simple System Status need?
Simple System Status requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Simple System Status last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.0, was released on May 7, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes Simple System Status?
Simple System Status is developed and maintained by Leo Gopal.
What are the best alternatives to Simple System Status?
The most popular alternatives to Simple System Status are WP Crontrol (300K+ installs), Query Monitor (200K+ installs) and Debug Bar (20K+ installs).
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