Simple Login Log vs Debug Log – Manager Tool (2026)

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

Simple Login Log

Simple Login Log

4.5(27)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Debug Log – Manager Tool

Debug Log – Manager Tool

5(21)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Debug Log – Manager Tool has a higher user rating (5/5 from 21 reviews) while Simple Login Log leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Login Log has accumulated 137K+ total downloads while Debug Log – Manager Tool has 56K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Simple Login Log
Debug Log – Manager Tool5/5
Total Reviews
27Simple Login Log
Debug Log – Manager Tool21
Active Installs
5.0K+Simple Login Log
Debug Log – Manager Tool3.0K+
Total Downloads
137K+Simple Login Log
Debug Log – Manager Tool56K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Login Log
Debug Log – Manager ToolN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoSimple Login Log
Debug Log – Manager Tool11 months ago
First Released
2011Simple Login Log
Debug Log – Manager Tool2021
Age
15 yearsSimple Login Log
Debug Log – Manager Tool5 years
WP Requires
6.5+Simple Login Log
Debug Log – Manager Tool5.6+
PHP Requires
8.2+Simple Login Log
Debug Log – Manager Tool5.6+
Business Model
FreeSimple Login Log
Debug Log – Manager ToolFree
Latest Version
2.0.0Simple Login Log
Debug Log – Manager Tool2.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Simple Login Log

4.5/5(27 reviews)
5
81%
4
4%
3
7%
2
0%
1
7%

Debug Log – Manager Tool

5/5(21 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Simple Login Log Reviews

by zinkab

always works, and now on wp 5.5.1

This is one of the plugins that always work. I can’t explain why, as I am a layman. But I know that it has been working flawlessly for the past 4 years for me. Thanks for the plugin Mr Chirkov. The wo

by asplash

Just works

This is a must have plugin if you build sites for others to use and maintain. Being able to identify the last user – before things went wrong – cuts time when called in to sort out any issues.

by cecev

Love this plugin

So simple to install and activate. If you want to know who logs into your account, this will give you the information. Love it, love it, love it. This topic was modified 9 years, 4 months ago

Debug Log – Manager Tool Reviews

by ulrichgenisson

a good tool, simple and practical

Essential for easily finding the source of a bug in debug mode ! Thank you for this plugin !

by Martin Sauter

Powerful & clean

Powerful tool for debugging with a clean and logical user interface. Absolutely helpful!

by marymac

I love this plugin

I was getting tons of errors in my database and being able to easily look at the debug logs and turn debugging on and off from the admin panel is so much faster than messing with my file manager. Than

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Login Log or Debug Log – Manager Tool more popular?
Simple Login Log has 5.0K+ active installations while Debug Log – Manager Tool has 3.0K+. Simple Login Log is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Login Log or Debug Log – Manager Tool?
Simple Login Log has a 4.5/5 rating from 27 reviews, while Debug Log – Manager Tool has a 5/5 rating from 21 reviews.
Are Simple Login Log and Debug Log – Manager Tool free?
Simple Login Log is free and Debug Log – Manager Tool is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Login Log or Debug Log – Manager Tool?
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?
Simple Login Log was last updated 3 months ago and Debug Log – Manager Tool was last updated 11 months ago.

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