WP Safe Mode vs DebugPress: Debugger in Popup (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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 WP Safe Mode leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Safe Mode has accumulated 24K+ total downloads while DebugPress: Debugger in Popup has 14K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Safe Mode | DebugPress: Debugger in Popup | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 24K+ | ◄ | 14K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ► | 6 months ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2020 | |
| Age | 8 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.6+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3 | 4.1 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Safe Mode
DebugPress: Debugger in Popup
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Safe Mode Reviews
Makes debugging problems on complex sites a whole lot easier
I run a few sites, most with 40+ plugins (eeek!). When a supplier says “disable all your plugins and retest the problem” I groan. This plugin makes it so easy to disable all plugins or just keep a co
Absolutely helpful
Resolving conflicts is never fun, but this plugin makes it as easy as possible. There is not much more to say about it – it just works. Thanks for developing this!
Works great
DebugPress: Debugger in Popup Reviews
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