wp-dBug
Plugin implements the awesome dBug class created by Kwaku Otchere for use in WordPress plugin debugging
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wp-dBug shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (60+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where wp-dBug stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| dbug | #4 |
| debug | >100 |
| debugger | >100 |
| var_dump | #58 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About wp-dBug
From the official readme · v0.2Description
This plugin is basically a wrapper for the excellent dBug (http://dbug.ospinto.com) class for PHP debugging, written by Kwaku Otchere..
Instead of var_dump or echo, you can call wp_dbug( $variable ) to get clear, dynamic debug output of strings, arrays, or objects.
Thanks to @borkweb, the plugin is now compatible with the WP Debug Bar plugin (https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/debug-bar/) for extra debugging goodness!
Installation
- Download the plugin and unzip it into wp-content/plugins.
- Activate the plugin by going to Plugins and choosing Activate.
- Use for debug output anywhere within WordPress by calling wp_dbug( $variable ).
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FAQ
wp-dBug: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is wp-dBug free?
Yes. wp-dBug is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is wp-dBug safe to use in 2026?
wp-dBug shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use wp-dBug?
wp-dBug is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,695 times since it launched in June 2010. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.
Does wp-dBug work with WordPress 7.1?
wp-dBug is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was wp-dBug last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on January 19, 2013 (14 years ago).
Who makes wp-dBug?
wp-dBug is developed and maintained by vhauri.
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