Active installs
90+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#17344
Peak #17276
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
20.2K
Days tracked
3
1 day▼ 68
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- BlackBox Debug Bar currently ranks #17344 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #17276, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v0.1.3, shipped on Mar 4, 2013 (4,905 days ago).
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Greg Winiarski |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.1.3 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2013-03-04 |
| Added to directory | 2011-02-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
BlackBox is a plugin for plugin and theme developers. It collects and displays useful debug information (errors, executed queries, globals, profiler).
Frequently asked questions
Is BlackBox Debug Bar a free plugin?
Yes — BlackBox Debug Bar is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use BlackBox Debug Bar?
WordPress.org reports 90+ active installs.
How popular is BlackBox Debug Bar?
As of August 8, 2026, BlackBox Debug Bar ranks #17344 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #17276.
When was BlackBox Debug Bar last updated?
BlackBox Debug Bar was last updated on March 4, 2013 (version 0.1.3).
Who makes BlackBox Debug Bar?
BlackBox Debug Bar is developed by Greg Winiarski. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2011.
