ElasticPress Debugging Add-On vs Debug Bar Rewrite Rules (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
5(2)
900 active installs
Free
Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, ElasticPress Debugging Add-On has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (900 vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. ElasticPress Debugging Add-On has accumulated 8.6M+ total downloads while Debug Bar Rewrite Rules has 9.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | ElasticPress Debugging Add-On | Debug Bar Rewrite Rules | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 8.6M+ | ◄ | 9.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2014 | |
| Age | 10 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.1 | 1.1.3 |
Rating
5/5ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
◄Debug Bar Rewrite RulesN/A
Total Reviews
2ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
◄Debug Bar Rewrite Rules0
Active Installs
900ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
◄Debug Bar Rewrite Rules50
Total Downloads
8.6M+ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
◄Debug Bar Rewrite Rules9.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AElasticPress Debugging Add-On
Debug Bar Rewrite RulesN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoElasticPress Debugging Add-On
►Debug Bar Rewrite Rules11 months ago
First Released
2016ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
Debug Bar Rewrite Rules2014
Age
10 yearsElasticPress Debugging Add-On
Debug Bar Rewrite Rules12 years
WP Requires
5.6+ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
Debug Bar Rewrite Rules3.1+
PHP Requires
7.0+ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
Debug Bar Rewrite Rules5.3+
Business Model
FreeElasticPress Debugging Add-On
Debug Bar Rewrite RulesFree
Latest Version
3.1.1ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
Debug Bar Rewrite Rules1.1.3
Rating Breakdown
ElasticPress Debugging Add-On
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Debug Bar Rewrite Rules
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ElasticPress Debugging Add-On or Debug Bar Rewrite Rules more popular?
ElasticPress Debugging Add-On has 900 active installations while Debug Bar Rewrite Rules has 50. ElasticPress Debugging Add-On is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — ElasticPress Debugging Add-On or Debug Bar Rewrite Rules?
ElasticPress Debugging Add-On has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Debug Bar Rewrite Rules has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are ElasticPress Debugging Add-On and Debug Bar Rewrite Rules free?
ElasticPress Debugging Add-On is free and Debug Bar Rewrite Rules is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — ElasticPress Debugging Add-On or Debug Bar Rewrite Rules?
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?
ElasticPress Debugging Add-On was last updated 1 year ago and Debug Bar Rewrite Rules was last updated 11 months ago.
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