Timber vs Timber Debug Bar (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, Timber has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 71 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. Timber has accumulated 1.5M+ total downloads while Timber Debug Bar has 66K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Timber | Timber Debug Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 71 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 600 |
| Total Downloads | 1.5M+ | ◄ | 66K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 months ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2013 | |
| Age | 13 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3.0+ | 3.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2.5+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.23.4 | 1.1.6 |
Rating
4.9/5Timber
◄Timber Debug BarN/A
Total Reviews
71Timber
◄Timber Debug Bar0
Active Installs
20K+Timber
◄Timber Debug Bar600
Total Downloads
1.5M+Timber
◄Timber Debug Bar66K+
Support Resolution
N/ATimber
Timber Debug BarN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoTimber
◄Timber Debug Bar4 years ago
First Released
2013Timber
Timber Debug Bar2013
Age
13 yearsTimber
Timber Debug Bar13 years
WP Requires
5.3.0+Timber
Timber Debug Bar3.5+
PHP Requires
7.2.5+Timber
Timber Debug Barfalse+
Business Model
FreeTimber
Timber Debug BarFree
Latest Version
1.23.4Timber
Timber Debug Bar1.1.6
Rating Breakdown
Timber
4.9/5(71 reviews)
5
94%
4
1%
3
1%
2
3%
1
0%
Timber Debug Bar
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Timber Reviews
by Tomas Eklund
Slow development and out-of-date
Not compatible with current versions of PHP (8.1 and 8.2).
by octane9712
Makes creating themes so much easier!
Makes creating beautiful new themes super simple and easy.
by max1221
Thx for your work and waiting 2.0 release !
Juste so cool to use twig with wordpress ! Thx for all.
Timber Debug Bar Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Timber or Timber Debug Bar more popular?
Timber has 20K+ active installations while Timber Debug Bar has 600. Timber is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Timber or Timber Debug Bar?
Timber has a 4.9/5 rating from 71 reviews, while Timber Debug Bar has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Timber and Timber Debug Bar free?
Timber is free and Timber Debug Bar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Timber or Timber 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?
Timber was last updated 10 months ago and Timber Debug Bar was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.