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Debug Bar vs MySQL Profiler (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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MySQL Profiler

MySQL Profiler

4.2(5)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, MySQL Profiler has a higher user rating (4.2/5 from 5 reviews) while Debug Bar leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Debug Bar has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while MySQL Profiler has 7.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Debug Bar
►
MySQL Profiler4.2/5
Total Reviews
69Debug Bar
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MySQL Profiler5
Active Installs
20K+Debug Bar
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MySQL Profiler10
Total Downloads
2.1M+Debug Bar
◄
MySQL Profiler7.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ADebug Bar
MySQL ProfilerN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoDebug Bar
◄
MySQL Profiler14 years ago
First Released
2010Debug Bar
MySQL Profiler2012
Age
16 yearsDebug Bar
MySQL Profiler14 years
WP Requires
3.4+Debug Bar
MySQL Profiler2.9+
PHP Requires
false+Debug Bar
MySQL Profilerfalse+
Business Model
FreeDebug Bar
MySQL ProfilerFree
Latest Version
1.1.8Debug Bar
MySQL Profiler1.0

Rating Breakdown

Debug Bar

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

MySQL Profiler

4.2/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%

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

MySQL Profiler Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Debug Bar or MySQL Profiler more popular?
Debug Bar has 20K+ active installations while MySQL Profiler has 10. Debug Bar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Debug Bar or MySQL Profiler?
Debug Bar has a 4.1/5 rating from 69 reviews, while MySQL Profiler has a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Debug Bar and MySQL Profiler free?
Debug Bar is free and MySQL Profiler is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Debug Bar or MySQL Profiler?
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 MySQL Profiler was last updated 14 years ago.

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