# WP Debugging

> WP Debugging has 10K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 21 reviews and 6.2K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 75/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** WP Debugging is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.

**A support/troubleshooting plugin for WordPress.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10K+
- **Total downloads:** 493,854
- **Downloads (30 days):** 6,182 (-65% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 21 reviews
- **Health score:** 75/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.12.6
- **Last updated:** Aug 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Andy Fragen (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/afragen/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-debugging/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [debug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug/) | #4 | 267 |
| [support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/support/) | #3 | 286 |
| [wp-config](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-config/) | #1 | 16 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| debug | #16 | 4,040 |
| support | >100 | 10,000 |
| wp-config | #5 | 1,924 |

## Version adoption

- 2.12: 90.4%
- 2.11: 8.7%
- Other: 0.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Crontrol](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-crontrol/) | 300K+ | 4.5/5 (165) | Aug 29, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Query Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/query-monitor/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (469) | Jun 20, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 3 | [Debug Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-bar/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (69) | Mar 1, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Debug Log Manager – Conveniently Monitor and Inspect Errors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debug-log-manager/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (25) | Jun 26, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 6 | [My WP Customize Admin/Frontend](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-wp/) | 8K+ | 4.3/5 (16) | Aug 21, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [Code Profiler – WordPress Performance Profiling and Debugging Made Easy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-profiler/) | 8K+ | 4.3/5 (36) | Sep 23, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 8 | [reBusted!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rebusted/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (11) | Oct 10, 2024 | 44/100 |
| 9 | [Plugin Detective – Troubleshooting Conflicts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugin-detective/) | 5K+ | 4/5 (49) | Sep 22, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 10 | [Dashboard Widgets Suite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dashboard-widgets-suite/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (38) | Jul 17, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 11 | [which template file](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/which-template-file/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (4) | Feb 2, 2025 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Debugging free?
Yes. WP Debugging is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Debugging safe to use in 2026?
WP Debugging is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Debugging?
WP Debugging is active on 10K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 493,854 times since it launched in February 2019. It was downloaded 6,182 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Debugging work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested WP Debugging up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does WP Debugging need?
WP Debugging requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Debugging last updated?
The latest version, 2.12.6, was released on August 13, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes WP Debugging?
WP Debugging is developed and maintained by Andy Fragen.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Debugging?
The most popular alternatives to WP Debugging are WP Crontrol (300K+ installs), Query Monitor (200K+ installs) and Debug Bar (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-debugging/ · Generated 2026-09-26 14:43 UTC by PageForge