VarDumper vs WP-Dump (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, VarDumper has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. VarDumper has accumulated 2.5K+ total downloads while WP-Dump has 3.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | VarDumper | WP-Dump | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 1 | 1 | |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 2.5K+ | ► | 3.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2013 | |
| Age | 11 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.2 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5VarDumper
WP-Dump5/5
Total Reviews
1VarDumper
WP-Dump1
Active Installs
100VarDumper
◄WP-Dump30
Total Downloads
2.5K+VarDumper
►WP-Dump3.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AVarDumper
WP-DumpN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoVarDumper
◄WP-Dump13 years ago
First Released
2015VarDumper
WP-Dump2013
Age
11 yearsVarDumper
WP-Dump13 years
WP Requires
4.0+VarDumper
WP-Dump3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+VarDumper
WP-Dumpfalse+
Business Model
FreeVarDumper
WP-DumpFree
Latest Version
1.0.2VarDumper
WP-Dump1.0
Rating Breakdown
VarDumper
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP-Dump
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is VarDumper or WP-Dump more popular?
VarDumper has 100 active installations while WP-Dump has 30. VarDumper is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — VarDumper or WP-Dump?
VarDumper has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while WP-Dump has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are VarDumper and WP-Dump free?
VarDumper is free and WP-Dump is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — VarDumper or WP-Dump?
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?
VarDumper was last updated 10 years ago and WP-Dump was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.