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Debug This

By Razvan Aldea

Developer Tools & Customization / Code Snippets & Custom Code

Debug This Review - In-Depth Analysis

Debug This provides detailed debugging reports for WordPress installations, accessible from the admin bar.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.66/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 17+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Debug This is a powerful tool for admins, developers, and support staff. It offers a wealth of information about your WordPress installation right from the front-end admin bar.

This plugin allows you to view the current WP_Query object, blog info and options, embed providers, files in rendered HTML, filters and actions, image sizes, globals and constants, menus, object cache stats, plugins, rewrite rules, PHP and server information, and much more.

Debug This helps you save time and effort when troubleshooting issues. Instead of hardcoding debug snippets or writing complex unit tests, you can quickly access the information you need directly from the admin bar.

Comparing to Alternatives

Debug This is a straightforward debugging plugin for WordPress that offers essential tools for developers. When compared to other debugging plugins, it stands out for its simplicity and ease of use.

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Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Provides essential debugging information without clutter
Lightweight and does not impact site performance significantly

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced debugging features found in some alternatives
No pro version with extended capabilities
Limited integration with other developer tools

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback for Debug This is generally positive, highlighting its ease of use and helpfulness for basic debugging tasks.

Positive highlights

"Very straightforward and easy to use." – User A
"Helps quickly identify issues without overwhelming details." – User B
"Lightweight and doesn't slow down my site." – User C

Common complaints

Limited features compared to more comprehensive tools
No updates or new features in recent times

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced debugging options
No premium support or extended functionality

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Developers and site administrators looking for a simple, no-frills debugging tool to quickly identify common issues.

Not ideal for

Users needing advanced debugging features or integrated developer tools may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic debugging tools sufficient for most standard troubleshooting needs.

Final Verdict

Debug This is a reliable and lightweight debugging plugin ideal for users who want straightforward tools without complexity.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, it serves well for basic debugging tasks and is easy to use.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Debug This plugin.

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Debug

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Debugger

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Developer

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Hooks

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Contributors and developers

“Debug This” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Free Version

WPS

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6.66

Average

Ratings

4.8 out of 5 | 17

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Version

0.6.7

Last updated

1 year ago

Active installations

2,000+

WordPress version

6.8.5 or higher

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PHP version

5.6 or higher

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Languages

0

Category

Developer Tools & Customization

Code Snippets & Custom Code

Tags

Debug,Debugger,Developer,Hooks,Query

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