Debug Log Manager – Conveniently Monitor and Inspect Errors vs Query Monitor
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Query Monitor leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #240, ahead of Debug Log Manager – Conveniently Monitor and Inspect Errors at #1,842. Query Monitor has the largest install base, roughly 20× the next: 200K+ active installs against 10K+ for Debug Log Manager – Conveniently Monitor and Inspect Errors. Downloads this week: Query Monitor 181,233 and Debug Log Manager – Conveniently Monitor and Inspect Errors 4,811. Ratings: Debug Log Manager – Conveniently Monitor and Inspect Errors 5★ from 25 and Query Monitor 4.9★ from 470 reviews.
| Metric | Debug Log Manager – Conveniently Monitor and Inspect Errors | Query Monitor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,842 ▬ | #240 ▬ |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 4,811 | 181,233 |
| Rating | 5★ (25) | 4.9★ (470) |
| Last updated | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.5.3 | 4.1.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,831 | #239 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Sep 2022 | Nov 2013 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Debug Log Manager – Conveniently Monitor and Inspect Errors or Query Monitor?
By active installs, Query Monitor: 200K+ sites run it against 10K+ for Debug Log Manager – Conveniently Monitor and Inspect Errors, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Debug Log Manager – Conveniently Monitor and Inspect Errors or Query Monitor?
Query Monitor, at #240 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Debug Log Manager – Conveniently Monitor and Inspect Errors at #1,842. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Debug Log Manager – Conveniently Monitor and Inspect Errors or Query Monitor alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.