Variable Inspectorv2.7.1
Inspect PHP variables on a central dashboard in wp-admin for convenient debugging.
Alternatives to Pretty Debug
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Detect PHP error spikes, recurring patterns, request impact and source-version changes with grouped local diagnostics.
Easy Error Logv2.3.1
Effortlessly track and manage WordPress debug.log on your WordPress site. Streamline the debugging process with Easy Error Log.
WP Output Log Filev1.3.0
Manage log files with custom directory and filename. Download and delete logs regardless of WP_DEBUG.
AnyWareX Debug Switchv1.0.1
A compact WordPress debugging control and debug.log viewer.
Black Barv4.2.0
Black Bar is an unobtrusive Debug Bar for WordPress developers that attaches itself to the bottom of the browser window.
Displays server stats and WordPress system information for debugging purposes.
Debug Bar Consolev0.3.1
Adds a PHP/SQL console to the Debug Bar. Requires the Debug Bar plugin.
Really one click enable/disable debugging, clear debug.log, search, sort, and filter errors. See new errors automatically without refreshing.
Extends the Query Monitor and Debug Bar plugins for ElasticPress queries.