Debug This vs McAvoy (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 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
4.8/5Debug This
◄McAvoyN/A
Total Reviews
17Debug This
◄McAvoy0
Active Installs
2.0K+Debug This
◄McAvoy10
Total Downloads
158K+Debug This
◄McAvoy1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ADebug This
McAvoyN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoDebug This
◄McAvoy9 years ago
First Released
2012Debug This
McAvoy2016
Age
14 yearsDebug This
McAvoy10 years
WP Requires
5.2+Debug This
McAvoy4.4+
PHP Requires
5.6+Debug This
McAvoyfalse+
Business Model
FreeDebug This
McAvoyFree
Latest Version
0.6.7Debug This
McAvoy0.1.3
Rating Breakdown
Debug This
4.8/5(17 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
6%
McAvoy
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Debug This Reviews
by huntermaster
Great plugin
Very nice, even the phpinfo() colors are displayed correctly.
by milenfrom
Very useful
Thank you for your great work!
by Dash
Awesome and all in one.
Great plugin to truly get under the WordPress hood. Thanks.
McAvoy Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Debug This or McAvoy more popular?
Debug This has 2.0K+ active installations while McAvoy has 10. Debug This is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Debug This or McAvoy?
Debug This has a 4.8/5 rating from 17 reviews, while McAvoy has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Debug This and McAvoy free?
Debug This is free and McAvoy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Debug This or McAvoy?
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 This was last updated 10 months ago and McAvoy was last updated 9 years ago.
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