WP Debugging vs wdesk (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, WP Debugging has a higher user rating (5/5 from 19 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Debugging has accumulated 433K+ total downloads while wdesk has 640.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Debugging | wdesk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 19 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 433K+ | ◄ | 640 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2022 | |
| Age | 7 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.12.2 | 0.5 |
Rating
5/5WP Debugging
◄wdeskN/A
Total Reviews
19WP Debugging
◄wdesk0
Active Installs
10K+WP Debugging
◄wdesk0
Total Downloads
433K+WP Debugging
◄wdesk640
Support Resolution
N/AWP Debugging
wdeskN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWP Debugging
◄wdesk3 years ago
First Released
2019WP Debugging
wdesk2022
Age
7 yearsWP Debugging
wdesk4 years
WP Requires
5.2+WP Debugging
wdesk5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+WP Debugging
wdesk7.0+
Business Model
FreeWP Debugging
wdeskFree
Latest Version
2.12.2WP Debugging
wdesk0.5
Rating Breakdown
WP Debugging
5/5(19 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
wdesk
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Debugging Reviews
by coriolis_too
Perfect
Simple and easy to use. Does what is says
by Jamie
Another great debugging plugin
Yet another one of your plugins that I love and use all the time! Thank you. (Side note: is there a place to buy you a coffee or donate for your time?)
by ld2digital
Makes debugging so much easier.
I use this on all of my sites to streamline debugging. It saves so much time and hassle.
wdesk Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Debugging or wdesk more popular?
WP Debugging has 10K+ active installations while wdesk has 0. WP Debugging is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Debugging or wdesk?
WP Debugging has a 5/5 rating from 19 reviews, while wdesk has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Debugging and wdesk free?
WP Debugging is free and wdesk is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Debugging or wdesk?
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?
WP Debugging was last updated 1 year ago and wdesk was last updated 3 years ago.
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