Active installs
20K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1315
Peak #1314
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
2.3M
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Debug Bar currently ranks #1315 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1314, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.8, shipped on Mar 1, 2026 (160 days ago) — release #26 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | WordPress.org |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.8 |
| Versions released | 26 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-01 |
| Added to directory | 2010-11-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.4+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Adds a debug menu to the admin bar that shows query, cache, and other helpful debugging information.
Frequently asked questions
Is Debug Bar a free plugin?
Yes — Debug Bar is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Debug Bar?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Debug Bar?
As of August 8, 2026, Debug Bar ranks #1315 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1314.
When was Debug Bar last updated?
Debug Bar was last updated on March 1, 2026 (version 1.1.8). It has shipped 26 releases in total.
Who makes Debug Bar?
Debug Bar is developed by WordPress.org. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2010.
