Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Variable Inspector currently ranks #13055 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #12968, first reached on Oct 15, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 100+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 200+ today — it crossed the 200+ mark around October 2026.
- The latest release, v2.7.1, shipped on May 22, 2026 (149 days ago) — release #27 since the plugin joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #13055 |
| 2026-09-30 | #13109 |
| 2026-08-31 | #13173 |
| 2026-07-31 | #13391 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 13 |
| 2026-08-31 | 15 |
| 2026-07-31 | 17 |
| 2026-06-30 | 6 |
| 2026-05-31 | 9 |
| 2026-04-30 | 5 |
| 2026-03-31 | 10 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 4 |
| 2025-12-31 | 6 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
| 2025-08-31 | 2 |
| 2025-07-31 | 3 |
| 2025-06-30 | 4 |
| 2025-05-31 | 4 |
| 2025-04-30 | 8 |
| 2025-03-31 | 9 |
| 2025-02-28 | 6 |
| 2025-01-31 | 7 |
| 2024-12-31 | 7 |
| 2024-11-30 | 10 |
| 2024-10-31 | 6 |
| 2024-09-30 | 7 |
| 2024-08-31 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Bowo |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.7.1 |
| Versions released | 27 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-22 |
| Added to directory | 2022-04-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Inspect PHP variables on a central dashboard in wp-admin for convenient debugging.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Variable Inspector?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Variable Inspector?
As of October 18, 2026, Variable Inspector ranks #13055 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #12968.
When was Variable Inspector last updated?
Variable Inspector was last updated on May 22, 2026 (version 2.7.1). It has shipped 27 releases in total.
Who makes Variable Inspector?
Variable Inspector is developed by Bowo. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2022.
