Debug This vs McAvoy (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Debug This has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 17 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Debug This has accumulated 158K+ total downloads while McAvoy has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Debug This | McAvoy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 17 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 158K+ | ◄ | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 months ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Age | 14 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.6.7 | 0.1.3 |
Rating Breakdown
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Recent Reviews
Debug This Reviews
Great plugin
Very nice, even the phpinfo() colors are displayed correctly.
Very useful
Thank you for your great work!
Awesome and all in one.
Great plugin to truly get under the WordPress hood. Thanks.
McAvoy Reviews
No reviews yet
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