Debug Bar vs atec Debug (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, atec Debug has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Debug Bar leads in active installations (20K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Debug Bar has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while atec Debug has 5.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Debug Bar | atec Debug | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 69 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 2.1M+ | ◄ | 5.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2024 | |
| Age | 16 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.8 | 1.2.32 |
Rating
4.1/5Debug Bar
►atec Debug5/5
Total Reviews
69Debug Bar
◄atec Debug1
Active Installs
20K+Debug Bar
◄atec Debug50
Total Downloads
2.1M+Debug Bar
◄atec Debug5.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ADebug Bar
atec DebugN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoDebug Bar
►atec Debug1 week ago
First Released
2010Debug Bar
atec Debug2024
Age
16 yearsDebug Bar
atec Debug2 years
WP Requires
3.4+Debug Bar
atec Debug4.9+
PHP Requires
false+Debug Bar
atec Debug7.4+
Business Model
FreeDebug Bar
atec DebugFree
Latest Version
1.1.8Debug Bar
atec Debug1.2.32
Rating Breakdown
Debug Bar
4.1/5(69 reviews)
5
74%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
19%
atec Debug
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Debug Bar Reviews
by Lene
Simple and easy
It works…
by Michael Galli
Works perfectly
Finding bugs is very easy and efficient with that plugin. I can highly recommend it.
by James Hunt
Seemingly abandoned
Debug Bar is still listed in WordPress’s own developer documentation as a go-to debugging tool, yet it hasn’t been updated in over a year and throws PHP errors. It’s a clear example of Automattic prom
atec Debug Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Debug Bar or atec Debug more popular?
Debug Bar has 20K+ active installations while atec Debug has 50. Debug Bar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Debug Bar or atec Debug?
Debug Bar has a 4.1/5 rating from 69 reviews, while atec Debug has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Debug Bar and atec Debug free?
Debug Bar is free and atec Debug is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Debug Bar or atec Debug?
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 was last updated 1 month ago and atec Debug was last updated 1 week ago.
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