Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Debug Bar currently ranks #1347 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1311, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1,556 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 4% versus the month before (1,492/day).
- The latest release, v1.2.0, shipped on Oct 15, 2026 (today) — release #27 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | #1347 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1336 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1323 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1317 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 1,585 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,534 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,156 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,403 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,527 |
| 2026-05-31 | 912 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,485 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,565 |
| 2026-02-28 | 456 |
| 2026-01-31 | 417 |
| 2025-12-31 | 380 |
| 2025-11-30 | 398 |
| 2025-10-31 | 865 |
| 2025-09-30 | 977 |
| 2025-08-31 | 317 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,013 |
| 2025-06-30 | 867 |
| 2025-05-31 | 248 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1,064 |
| 2025-03-31 | 885 |
| 2025-02-28 | 715 |
| 2025-01-31 | 902 |
| 2024-12-31 | 477 |
| 2024-11-30 | 236 |
| 2024-10-31 | 701 |
| 2024-09-30 | 975 |
| 2024-08-31 | 213 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WordPress.org |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.0 |
| Versions released | 27 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 |
| Added to directory | 2010-11-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.4+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.4.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds a debug menu to the admin bar that shows query, cache, and other helpful debugging information.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Debug Bar?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Debug Bar?
As of October 15, 2026, Debug Bar ranks #1347 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1311.
When was Debug Bar last updated?
Debug Bar was last updated on October 15, 2026 (version 1.2.0). It has shipped 27 releases in total.
Who makes Debug Bar?
Debug Bar is developed by WordPress.org. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2010.
