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Stream vs Developer Debug Tools (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Stream

Stream

4.3(76)

80K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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VS
Developer Debug Tools

Developer Debug Tools

5(4)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Developer Debug Tools has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Stream leads in active installations (80K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Stream has accumulated 2.2M+ total downloads while Developer Debug Tools has 14K+. Developer Debug Tools has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Stream
►
Developer Debug Tools5/5
Total Reviews
76Stream
◄
Developer Debug Tools4
Active Installs
80K+Stream
◄
Developer Debug Tools100
Total Downloads
2.2M+Stream
◄
Developer Debug Tools14K+
Support Resolution
0%Stream
►
Developer Debug Tools100%
Last Updated
1 month agoStream
►
Developer Debug Tools1 week ago
First Released
2013Stream
Developer Debug Tools2022
Age
13 yearsStream
Developer Debug Tools4 years
WP Requires
4.6+Stream
Developer Debug Tools5.9+
PHP Requires
false+Stream
Developer Debug Tools8.0+
Business Model
FreeStream
Developer Debug ToolsFree
Latest Version
4.1.2Stream
Developer Debug Tools3.0.1.4

Rating Breakdown

Stream

4.3/5(76 reviews)
5
75%
4
9%
3
0%
2
3%
1
13%

Developer Debug Tools

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Stream Reviews

by Martin Sauter

Integration of logging and notification makes a lot of sense

Helpful and nicely done. Especially the integration of logging and notification features makes a lot of sense and sets this plugin apart from others. On the other hand: The information provided in

by jaybharatjay

FILTER_SANITIZE_STRING

getting error Constant WP_Stream\FILTER_SANITIZE_STRING is deprecated in

by Dimitrios

Great plugin!

This is a great plugin that records almost everything except the video plays of my revolution video player WordPress plugin. I wish it could record when a user plays a video and when he stops on one.

Developer Debug Tools Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stream or Developer Debug Tools more popular?
Stream has 80K+ active installations while Developer Debug Tools has 100. Stream is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Stream or Developer Debug Tools?
Stream has a 4.3/5 rating from 76 reviews, while Developer Debug Tools has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Stream and Developer Debug Tools free?
Stream is free and Developer Debug Tools is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Stream or Developer Debug Tools?
As of April 2026, Stream has a 0% support resolution rate while Developer Debug Tools has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Stream was last updated 1 month ago and Developer Debug Tools was last updated 1 week ago.

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