ElasticPress Debugging Add-On vs BlackBox Debug Bar (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
5(2)
900 active installs
Free
Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, ElasticPress Debugging Add-On has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (900 vs 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. ElasticPress Debugging Add-On has accumulated 8.6M+ total downloads while BlackBox Debug Bar has 19K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | ElasticPress Debugging Add-On | BlackBox Debug Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ► | 15 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 90 |
| Total Downloads | 8.6M+ | ◄ | 19K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Age | 10 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 3.0.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.1 | 0.1.3 |
Rating
5/5ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
◄BlackBox Debug Bar4.6/5
Total Reviews
2ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
►BlackBox Debug Bar15
Active Installs
900ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
◄BlackBox Debug Bar90
Total Downloads
8.6M+ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
◄BlackBox Debug Bar19K+
Support Resolution
N/AElasticPress Debugging Add-On
BlackBox Debug BarN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoElasticPress Debugging Add-On
◄BlackBox Debug Bar13 years ago
First Released
2016ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
BlackBox Debug Bar2011
Age
10 yearsElasticPress Debugging Add-On
BlackBox Debug Bar15 years
WP Requires
5.6+ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
BlackBox Debug Bar3.0.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
BlackBox Debug Barfalse+
Business Model
FreeElasticPress Debugging Add-On
BlackBox Debug BarFree
Latest Version
3.1.1ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
BlackBox Debug Bar0.1.3
Rating Breakdown
ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
BlackBox Debug Bar
4.6/5(15 reviews)
5
80%
4
7%
3
7%
2
7%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ElasticPress Debugging Add-On or BlackBox Debug Bar more popular?
ElasticPress Debugging Add-On has 900 active installations while BlackBox Debug Bar has 90. ElasticPress Debugging Add-On is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — ElasticPress Debugging Add-On or BlackBox Debug Bar?
ElasticPress Debugging Add-On has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while BlackBox Debug Bar has a 4.6/5 rating from 15 reviews.
Are ElasticPress Debugging Add-On and BlackBox Debug Bar free?
ElasticPress Debugging Add-On is free and BlackBox Debug Bar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — ElasticPress Debugging Add-On or BlackBox Debug Bar?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
ElasticPress Debugging Add-On was last updated 1 year ago and BlackBox Debug Bar was last updated 13 years ago.
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