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Debug Bar vs Debug Toggle (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
View Debug Bar
VS
Debug Toggle

Debug Toggle

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Debug Toggle

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 Debug Toggle has 194.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Debug Bar
◄
Debug ToggleN/A
Total Reviews
69Debug Bar
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Debug Toggle0
Active Installs
20K+Debug Bar
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Debug Toggle0
Total Downloads
2.1M+Debug Bar
◄
Debug Toggle194
Support Resolution
N/ADebug Bar
Debug ToggleN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoDebug Bar
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Debug Toggle4 months ago
First Released
2010Debug Bar
Debug Toggle2025
Age
16 yearsDebug Bar
Debug Toggle1 year
WP Requires
3.4+Debug Bar
Debug Toggle5.2+
PHP Requires
false+Debug Bar
Debug Toggle5.6+
Business Model
FreeDebug Bar
Debug ToggleFree
Latest Version
1.1.8Debug Bar
Debug Toggle1.7.8

Rating Breakdown

Debug Bar

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

Debug Toggle

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

Debug Toggle Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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