# Best var_dump Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 8 var_dump plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: VarDumper, Kint PHP Debugger, wp-dBug.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [VarDumper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/var-dumper/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 21, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 2 | [Kint PHP Debugger](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kint-php-debugger/) | 90+ | 5/5 (12) | Mar 11, 2019 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [wp-dBug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-dbug/) | 60+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 19, 2013 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Debug Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-toolkit/) | 20+ | 5/5 (13) | Mar 11, 2019 | 36/100 |
| 5 | [Show var_dump](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-var-dump/) | 10+ | — | Oct 8, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Pretty Debug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pretty-debug/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 12, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [PCo Kint](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pco-kint/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 28, 2015 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [Hikari Krumo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hikari-krumo/) | 10+ | — | Oct 10, 2010 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular var_dump plugin for WordPress?
VarDumper is the most popular var_dump plugin with 100+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many var_dump plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 8 plugins tagged “var_dump” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these var_dump plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 8 var_dump plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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