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Debug Bar vs Gorilla Debug (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Debug Bar

Debug Bar

4.1(69)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Gorilla Debug

Gorilla Debug

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Debug Bar has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Gorilla Debug has 885.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Debug Bar
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Gorilla DebugN/A
Total Reviews
69Debug Bar
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Gorilla Debug0
Active Installs
20K+Debug Bar
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Gorilla Debug0
Total Downloads
2.1M+Debug Bar
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Gorilla Debug885
Support Resolution
N/ADebug Bar
Gorilla DebugN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoDebug Bar
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Gorilla Debug4 years ago
First Released
2010Debug Bar
Gorilla Debug2021
Age
16 yearsDebug Bar
Gorilla Debug5 years
WP Requires
3.4+Debug Bar
Gorilla Debug5.7+
PHP Requires
false+Debug Bar
Gorilla Debug7.2+
Business Model
FreeDebug Bar
Gorilla DebugFree
Latest Version
1.1.8Debug Bar
Gorilla Debug1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Debug Bar

4.1/5(69 reviews)
5
74%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
19%

Gorilla Debug

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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

Gorilla Debug Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Debug Bar or Gorilla Debug more popular?
Debug Bar has 20K+ active installations while Gorilla Debug has 0. Debug Bar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Debug Bar or Gorilla Debug?
Debug Bar has a 4.1/5 rating from 69 reviews, while Gorilla Debug has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Debug Bar and Gorilla Debug free?
Debug Bar is free and Gorilla Debug is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Debug Bar or Gorilla 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 Gorilla Debug was last updated 4 years ago.

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