Fatal Error Notify vs DebugPress: Debugger in Popup (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Fatal Error Notify
6.0K+ active installs
Free + Premium
DebugPress: Debugger in Popup
100 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, DebugPress: Debugger in Popup has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Fatal Error Notify leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 100). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Fatal Error Notify has accumulated 89K+ total downloads while DebugPress: Debugger in Popup has 14K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Fatal Error Notify | DebugPress: Debugger in Popup | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 18 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 6.0K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 89K+ | ◄ | 14K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 6 months ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2020 | |
| Age | 9 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.4 | 4.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Fatal Error Notify
DebugPress: Debugger in Popup
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Recent Reviews
Fatal Error Notify Reviews
You need the Pro version
Last version adds notifications for some EXIF problems. You cannot deactivate this if you don’t pay. Goodbye.
Plugin doesn’t work, throws error
PHP Fatal error: Uncaught Error: Call to undefined function fatal_error_notify_test_error_function() in /wp-content/plugins/fatal-error-notify/includes/admin/class-admin.php:68
Really useful little plugin
Pretty much all great. Thank you. It’s really useful.
DebugPress: Debugger in Popup Reviews
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