WP Debugging vs HappyFox Helpdesk (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Debugging has a higher user rating (5/5 from 19 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Debugging has accumulated 433K+ total downloads while HappyFox Helpdesk has 6.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Debugging | HappyFox Helpdesk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 19 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 433K+ | ◄ | 6.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2014 | |
| Age | 7 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 2.9.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.12.2 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5WP Debugging
◄HappyFox HelpdeskN/A
Total Reviews
19WP Debugging
◄HappyFox Helpdesk0
Active Installs
10K+WP Debugging
◄HappyFox Helpdesk10
Total Downloads
433K+WP Debugging
◄HappyFox Helpdesk6.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Debugging
HappyFox HelpdeskN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWP Debugging
◄HappyFox Helpdesk10 years ago
First Released
2019WP Debugging
HappyFox Helpdesk2014
Age
7 yearsWP Debugging
HappyFox Helpdesk12 years
WP Requires
5.2+WP Debugging
HappyFox Helpdesk2.9.2+
PHP Requires
5.6+WP Debugging
HappyFox Helpdeskfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Debugging
HappyFox HelpdeskFree
Latest Version
2.12.2WP Debugging
HappyFox Helpdesk1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Debugging
5/5(19 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
HappyFox Helpdesk
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Debugging Reviews
by coriolis_too
Perfect
Simple and easy to use. Does what is says
by Jamie
Another great debugging plugin
Yet another one of your plugins that I love and use all the time! Thank you. (Side note: is there a place to buy you a coffee or donate for your time?)
by ld2digital
Makes debugging so much easier.
I use this on all of my sites to streamline debugging. It saves so much time and hassle.
HappyFox Helpdesk Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Debugging or HappyFox Helpdesk more popular?
WP Debugging has 10K+ active installations while HappyFox Helpdesk has 10. WP Debugging is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Debugging or HappyFox Helpdesk?
WP Debugging has a 5/5 rating from 19 reviews, while HappyFox Helpdesk has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Debugging and HappyFox Helpdesk free?
WP Debugging is free and HappyFox Helpdesk is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Debugging or HappyFox Helpdesk?
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?
WP Debugging was last updated 1 year ago and HappyFox Helpdesk was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.