Debug Bar vs JSM Show Registered Shortcodes (2026)

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

Debug Bar

Debug Bar

4.1(69)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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JSM Show Registered Shortcodes

JSM Show Registered Shortcodes

5(1)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, JSM Show Registered Shortcodes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Debug Bar leads in active installations (20K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Debug Bar has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while JSM Show Registered Shortcodes has 6.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Debug Bar
JSM Show Registered Shortcodes5/5
Total Reviews
69Debug Bar
JSM Show Registered Shortcodes1
Active Installs
20K+Debug Bar
JSM Show Registered Shortcodes200
Total Downloads
2.1M+Debug Bar
JSM Show Registered Shortcodes6.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ADebug Bar
JSM Show Registered ShortcodesN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoDebug Bar
JSM Show Registered Shortcodes1 week ago
First Released
2010Debug Bar
JSM Show Registered Shortcodes2018
Age
16 yearsDebug Bar
JSM Show Registered Shortcodes8 years
WP Requires
3.4+Debug Bar
JSM Show Registered Shortcodes6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Debug Bar
JSM Show Registered Shortcodes7.4.33+
Business Model
FreeDebug Bar
JSM Show Registered ShortcodesFree
Latest Version
1.1.8Debug Bar
JSM Show Registered Shortcodes4.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Debug Bar

4.1/5(69 reviews)
5
74%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
19%

JSM Show Registered Shortcodes

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

Recent Reviews

Debug Bar Reviews

by Lene

Simple and easy

It works…

by Michael Galli

Works perfectly

Finding bugs is very easy and efficient with that plugin. I can highly recommend it.

by James Hunt

Seemingly abandoned

Debug Bar is still listed in WordPress’s own developer documentation as a go-to debugging tool, yet it hasn’t been updated in over a year and throws PHP errors. It’s a clear example of Automattic prom

JSM Show Registered Shortcodes Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Debug Bar or JSM Show Registered Shortcodes more popular?
Debug Bar has 20K+ active installations while JSM Show Registered Shortcodes has 200. Debug Bar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Debug Bar or JSM Show Registered Shortcodes?
Debug Bar has a 4.1/5 rating from 69 reviews, while JSM Show Registered Shortcodes has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Debug Bar and JSM Show Registered Shortcodes free?
Debug Bar is free and JSM Show Registered Shortcodes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Debug Bar or JSM Show Registered Shortcodes?
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?
Debug Bar was last updated 1 month ago and JSM Show Registered Shortcodes was last updated 1 week ago.

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