Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) vs Debug Log – Manager Tool (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE)
200K+ active installs
Free
Debug Log – Manager Tool
3.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) has a higher user rating (5/5 from 401 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) has accumulated 8.5M+ total downloads while Debug Log – Manager Tool has 56K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) | Debug Log – Manager Tool | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 401 | ◄ | 21 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 8.5M+ | ◄ | 56K+ |
| Support Resolution | 78% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 days ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Age | 4 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 5.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 8.6.0 | 2.0.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE)
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) averaged approximately 14,274 daily downloads while Debug Log – Manager Tool averaged 26.
Recent Reviews
Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) Reviews
Superb.
Spectacular and versatile tool to optimize the management of your WordPress site.
I have it on every install
Yep, one of those plugins I have on every single wordpress site for myself and my clients. I love that it’s free, and the premium version seems very comprehensive, although I haven’t used it.
So much usefulness in a single plugin!
Tons of little fixes and enhancements available. It’s definitely something I install on every site!
Debug Log – Manager Tool Reviews
a good tool, simple and practical
Essential for easily finding the source of a bug in debug mode ! Thank you for this plugin !
Powerful & clean
Powerful tool for debugging with a clean and logical user interface. Absolutely helpful!
I love this plugin
I was getting tons of errors in my database and being able to easily look at the debug logs and turn debugging on and off from the admin panel is so much faster than messing with my file manager. Than
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