Debug Bar Shortcodes vs Debug Bar Taxonomies (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Debug Bar Shortcodes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (40 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Debug Bar Shortcodes has accumulated 26K+ total downloads while Debug Bar Taxonomies has 9.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Debug Bar Shortcodes | Debug Bar Taxonomies | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 40 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 26K+ | ◄ | 9.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ► | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2016 | |
| Age | 13 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6+ | 3.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.3 | 2.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Debug Bar Shortcodes
◄Debug Bar TaxonomiesN/A
Total Reviews
3Debug Bar Shortcodes
◄Debug Bar Taxonomies0
Active Installs
40Debug Bar Shortcodes
◄Debug Bar Taxonomies20
Total Downloads
26K+Debug Bar Shortcodes
◄Debug Bar Taxonomies9.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ADebug Bar Shortcodes
Debug Bar TaxonomiesN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoDebug Bar Shortcodes
►Debug Bar Taxonomies8 years ago
First Released
2013Debug Bar Shortcodes
Debug Bar Taxonomies2016
Age
13 yearsDebug Bar Shortcodes
Debug Bar Taxonomies10 years
WP Requires
3.6+Debug Bar Shortcodes
Debug Bar Taxonomies3.4+
PHP Requires
false+Debug Bar Shortcodes
Debug Bar Taxonomies5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeDebug Bar Shortcodes
Debug Bar TaxonomiesFree
Latest Version
2.0.3Debug Bar Shortcodes
Debug Bar Taxonomies2.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Debug Bar Shortcodes
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Debug Bar Taxonomies
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Debug Bar Shortcodes or Debug Bar Taxonomies more popular?
Debug Bar Shortcodes has 40 active installations while Debug Bar Taxonomies has 20. Debug Bar Shortcodes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Debug Bar Shortcodes or Debug Bar Taxonomies?
Debug Bar Shortcodes has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Debug Bar Taxonomies has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Debug Bar Shortcodes and Debug Bar Taxonomies free?
Debug Bar Shortcodes is free and Debug Bar Taxonomies is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Debug Bar Shortcodes or Debug Bar Taxonomies?
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?
Debug Bar Shortcodes was last updated 9 years ago and Debug Bar Taxonomies was last updated 8 years ago.
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