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Debug Bar vs LW MWP Tools (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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LW MWP Tools

LW MWP Tools

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Debug Bar has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 69 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Debug Bar has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while LW MWP Tools has 1.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Debug Bar
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LW MWP ToolsN/A
Total Reviews
69Debug Bar
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LW MWP Tools0
Active Installs
20K+Debug Bar
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LW MWP Tools10
Total Downloads
2.1M+Debug Bar
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LW MWP Tools1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ADebug Bar
LW MWP ToolsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoDebug Bar
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LW MWP Tools7 years ago
First Released
2010Debug Bar
LW MWP Tools2018
Age
16 yearsDebug Bar
LW MWP Tools8 years
WP Requires
3.4+Debug Bar
LW MWP Tools3.4+
PHP Requires
false+Debug Bar
LW MWP Toolsfalse+
Business Model
FreeDebug Bar
LW MWP ToolsFree
Latest Version
1.1.8Debug Bar
LW MWP Tools0.3.6.1

Rating Breakdown

Debug Bar

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

LW MWP Tools

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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

LW MWP Tools Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Debug Bar or LW MWP Tools more popular?
Debug Bar has 20K+ active installations while LW MWP Tools has 10. Debug Bar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Debug Bar or LW MWP Tools?
Debug Bar has a 4.1/5 rating from 69 reviews, while LW MWP Tools has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Debug Bar and LW MWP Tools free?
Debug Bar is free and LW MWP Tools is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Debug Bar or LW MWP Tools?
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 LW MWP Tools was last updated 7 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.