Debug Bar vs edump (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 has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 69 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Debug Bar has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while edump has 2.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Debug Bar | edump | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 69 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 2.1M+ | ◄ | 2.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2017 | |
| Age | 16 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 4.2.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.8 | 1.0.7 |
Rating
4.1/5Debug Bar
◄edumpN/A
Total Reviews
69Debug Bar
◄edump0
Active Installs
20K+Debug Bar
◄edump10
Total Downloads
2.1M+Debug Bar
◄edump2.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ADebug Bar
edumpN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoDebug Bar
◄edump5 years ago
First Released
2010Debug Bar
edump2017
Age
16 yearsDebug Bar
edump9 years
WP Requires
3.4+Debug Bar
edump4.2.4+
PHP Requires
false+Debug Bar
edumpfalse+
Business Model
FreeDebug Bar
edumpFree
Latest Version
1.1.8Debug Bar
edump1.0.7
Rating Breakdown
Debug Bar
4.1/5(69 reviews)
5
74%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
19%
edump
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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
edump Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Debug Bar or edump more popular?
Debug Bar has 20K+ active installations while edump has 10. Debug Bar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Debug Bar or edump?
Debug Bar has a 4.1/5 rating from 69 reviews, while edump has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Debug Bar and edump free?
Debug Bar is free and edump is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Debug Bar or edump?
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 edump was last updated 5 years ago.
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