Debug Bar vs reBusted! (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, reBusted! has a higher user rating (5/5 from 11 reviews) while Debug Bar leads in active installations (20K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Debug Bar has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while reBusted! has 34K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Debug Bar | reBusted! | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 69 | ◄ | 11 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.1M+ | ◄ | 34K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2018 | |
| Age | 16 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 3.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.8 | 1.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Debug Bar
reBusted!
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Debug Bar averaged approximately 1,771 daily downloads while reBusted! averaged 10.
Recent Reviews
Debug Bar Reviews
Simple and easy
It works…
Works perfectly
Finding bugs is very easy and efficient with that plugin. I can highly recommend it.
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
reBusted! Reviews
Do the job as described, good work!
I use it on different hosting platforms, and it works perfectly. This topic was modified 2 years, 4 months ago by carlostalaga. This topic was modified 2 years, 4 months ago by carlostal
A must
This is a great tool for advanced developer. It saves you from manually versioning your css/scripts or devising your own versioning solutions based on system time which would reload css/js every time,
Lo máximo
muy bueno, simple y poderoso
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