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dbug

Simple error debugging and logging functions.

By postpostmodern·Debug·Free
1(1 reviews)
·10 active installs·Updated 8 years ago
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As of April 2026, dbug is a WordPress debug plugin with 10 active installations and a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 2.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2010. Last updated 8 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP Crontrol.

1/51 reviews
10active installs
2.2K+total downloads
16 yearssince 2010

Overview

dbug() dlog() ddbug()

dbug Basics

Debugging

Call with up to three arguments:
<?php
// output a variable
dbug( $var );

    // output a variable with a title           
    dbug( $debug, 'Testing' );

    // output a variable with a title and information from the last 6 steps from debug_backtrace
    dbug( $somevalue, 'Trying to figure some shit out', 6 );
}

or use ddbug to dbug and die.

Error Logging

Call with up to three arguments:
<?php
// log a variable
dlog( $val );

    // log a variable with a title
    dlog( $buggy, 'what is $buggy' );

    // log a variable with a title into the file 'bug_trap' 
    dlog( $somevalue, 'im desperate', 'bug_trap' );
}

Production / Development Environments

you should have them

Read full description on WordPress.org

Ratings & Reviews

11 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress4.0+ requiredTested up to 4.9.29
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.9.8

change create_function for php >= 7.2

View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

postpostmodernpostpostmodernpinecone-dot-websitepinecone-dot-website
Plugin Info
Version
1.9.8
Last Updated
Jan 29, 2018
WP Requires
4.0+
Tested Up To
4.9.29
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
2.2K+
Added
Feb 15, 2010
Business
Free

Tags

debugerror log

Developer

P
postpostmodern
5 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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