Yevhen Leonidov

Working with <code>WP_DEBUG</code> enabled often floods the screen with notices and deprecation warnings from third-party plugins and themes – things you neither wrote nor can fix. GLOBUS Debug Control lets you filter out the noise and focus on what actually matters.
All settings are available in Settings – GLOBUS Debug Control. The plugin provides eight tabs: Settings, WP_DEBUG, Error Log, Cron Tasks, Transients, Autoloaded, HTTP Log, and Constants. No code editing needed.
<h4>Settings tab</h4>
Choose which errors to see
Turn off specific PHP error types independently:
<ul>
<li>Notices – informational messages that rarely indicate a real problem</li>
<li>Deprecated – warnings about outdated functions, usually from third-party code</li>
<li>Warnings – optional, keep them on if you are actively debugging</li>
<li>Strict – PHP 7 strict standards messages (not applicable in PHP 8+)</li>
</ul>
Control error display
Three modes for showing errors on screen:
<ul>
<li>Inherit – follows your <code>wp-config.php</code> settings (default, non-intrusive)</li>
<li>On – always show errors, useful during active development</li>
<li>Off – hide all errors from screen even if <code>WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY</code> is on</li>
</ul>
Errors are always hidden automatically during AJAX requests, REST API calls, WP-Cron, and WP-CLI, so your API responses stay clean regardless of the display setting.
Error logging
Enable logging to capture errors in a file instead of (or in addition to) showing them on screen:
<ul>
<li>Set a custom log file path (absolute or relative to <code>wp-content/</code>)</li>
<li>Set a maximum log file size (1-100 MB); the file rotates automatically when the limit is reached</li>
<li>Defaults to <code>wp-content/debug.log</code> if no path is specified</li>
</ul>
Remove the php-error CSS class
When WordPress encounters a PHP error, it adds a <code>php-error</code> class to the <code><body></code> tag, which can break your page layout. This option removes it via both CSS and JavaScript so your front-end and admin look normal even in debug mode.
Early error interception (optional)
WordPress loads plugins in alphabetical order. If another plugin throws an error before GLOBUS Debug Control initialises, those errors will not be filtered. Enabling the MU-plugin dropin installs a small helper file into <code>wp-content/mu-plugins/</code> that runs before any regular plugin, ensuring your filter settings apply from the very start of the request. The dropin is removed automatically when the plugin is deactivated or uninstalled.
<h4>WP_DEBUG tab</h4>
Toggle the five most important debug constants directly from the admin panel without editing <code>wp-config.php</code>:
<ul>
<li><code>WP_DEBUG</code> – master debug switch</li>
<li><code>WP_DEBUG_LOG</code> – write errors to a log file</li>
<li><code>WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY</code> – show errors on screen</li>
<li><code>SCRIPT_DEBUG</code> – use unminified core JS/CSS</li>
<li><code>SAVEQUERIES</code> – log all database queries</li>
</ul>
The plugin locates your <code>wp-config.php</code> automatically and patches it in place, adding the constant if it is missing or updating the existing value. Commented-out defines and block-comment sections are never touched. The current status of <code>WP_DEBUG</code> is always visible as a badge in the plugin header.
<h4>Error Log tab</h4>
Displays the contents of your <code>debug.log</code> file directly in the admin panel using a CodeMirror editor with line numbers. Lines are color-coded by severity: fatal/parse errors, warnings, notices/deprecations, and cron-related messages. The log is paginated (200 lines per page), supports live polling for new entries, and can be downloaded or cleared with one click. Large log files (over 2 MB) are read from the tail to keep memory usage low.
<h4>Cron Tasks tab</h4>
Lists all scheduled WordPress cron events with hook name, next run time, recurrence interval, and arguments. Summary cards show total events, overdue count, orphaned hooks, and duplicates. Overdue events are highlighted. You can run any event immediately or delete orphaned hooks directly from the table.
<h4>Transients tab</h4>
Displays database-stored WordPress transients from the options table with key name, data size, and expiration time. Transients stored in an external object cache (Redis, Memcached) are not shown. Expired transients are highlighted. You can delete individual transients or purge all expired ones in one click. Summary cards show total count, expired count, and total data size.
<h4>Autoloaded tab</h4>
Lists autoloaded options from <code>wp_options</code> sorted by data size (top 200). Shows the option name and value size. Summary cards display total autoloaded row count and total payload size with warnings when thresholds are exceeded (over 800 KB or over 100 rows). This is a read-only diagnostic view to help identify options that inflate every WordPress request.
<h4>HTTP Log tab</h4>
Captures outgoing WordPress HTTP API requests (<code>wp_remote_get</code>, <code>wp_remote_post</code>, etc.) via the <code>http_api_debug</code> hook. Capturing must be explicitly enabled and stores up to 100 entries (6-hour TTL). Each entry shows the request URL, HTTP method, status code, response time, and transport class. Useful for spotting slow or failing external API calls.
<h4>Constants tab</h4>
Displays all WordPress-related PHP constants defined at runtime, grouped by category: Debug, Performance, Security, Database, Auth and Salts, Paths, and Other WP_* constants. Sensitive values (database password, auth keys, salts) are automatically masked. This is a read-only reference view.

GLOBUS Debug Control

WordPress debug toolkit: filter errors, toggle WP_DEBUG, view error logs, monitor cron, transients, HTTP requests, and more.

Freemius

Oleksandr Lysyi

Issues Tracker allows you view and search WordPress logs, receive security advice, track 404 errors, and view your server settings.
We’ve designed the Issues Tracker plugin with accessibility and simplicity in mind. Say goodbye to the hassle of reading and searching through the debug.log file on your server. With the Issues Tracker, you can access and search logs directly within your CMS, making them easily readable and searchable.
Additionally, our plugin provides email notifications for various error events and covers more issues than a typical WP health checker.
Enhance your website’s security and performance with these key features:
Debug Log Viewer 
Effortlessly view notices, warnings, and errors from the WordPress debug.log file in a user-friendly table format. Utilize advanced search options (by error type, line, and file) and pagination for quick and convenient log management.
WordPress 404 Errors 
Identify and list all 404 (page not found) errors on your website, and configure email notifications for these events. For example, receive email alerts for every 404 event.
Advisor 
Receive expert recommendations on server and site settings to boost your website’s speed and security. Get notified via email if your server’s condition deteriorates.
Server info 
Keep track of all your server settings in one centralized location. Issues Tracker automatically parses the <code>phpinfo()</code> output, providing you with comprehensive server information. No need to dig into the server configuration files manually – everything is neatly displayed for you.
Website Checks 
Our plugin evaluates your website based on various criteria, including: 
– Checking if the database username used in wp-config.php is widely used. 
– Verifying the security of the database password in wp-config.php. 
– Examining the state of the WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY constant. 
– Ensuring you are not using the default database prefix. 
– Verifying SSL (https) encryption status. 
– Checking the PHP version for updates. 
– Confirming that the WordPress version matches the HTML code. 
– Checking if search engines allowed to index a website
…and many more checks in future releases.
Dashboard 
Monitor all your website’s performance and security issues conveniently from one central location. Access log file entries, server checks, and 404 error reports in a single dashboard.
<h3>Tested up to</h3>
WordPress Version: 6.7.1 
PHP Version: 8.2.0
Issues Tracker helps monitor WordPress logs, track 404 errors, view server settings, and receive security advice
<h3>Notice: Transition to Debug Log Viewer</h3>
We are no longer maintaining Issues Tracker as we’ve launched a better plugin for debugging: Debug Log Viewer.
To continue receiving updates, new features, and support, please: 
1. Uninstall Issues Tracker. 
2. Install <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/debug-log-viewer/" rel="ugc">Debug Log Viewer</a>
All premium features from Issues Tracker are included in Debug Log Viewer at no cost.
Thank you for your trust and support! If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to contact us via <a href="mailto:sanchoclo@gmail.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Email</a>.
<h3>Pro Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Receive Email notifications when the Advisor module detects security issues</li>
<li>Get Email notifications in case of 404 request hourly or once per day</li>
<li>Get Email notifications with new entries in the debug.log to keep you inform about problems on the site</li>
<li>Enjoy priority email support</li>
</ul>
<h3>Use cases</h3>
<ul>
<li>Debugging WordPress Sites: Developers can use the plugin to identify, track, and resolve bugs in WordPress themes or plugins. This is crucial for maintaining site performance, security, and overall functionality.</li>
<li>Monitoring Website Health: Website administrators and webmasters can see advice and hints how to improve performance and stability of their website. This proactive monitoring helps in maintaining a smooth and efficient operation of the website, ensuring a better user experience.</li>
<li>Real-Time 404 Error Detection: When a visitor encounters a 404 error (page not found) on your website, whether due to a broken link in a post, page, or image, the “Issues Tracker” plugin immediately captures this URL. It presents these 404 URLs in an organized table, allowing for swift review and rechecking with just one click. For Pro plan users, the plugin offers additional convenience by sending instant email notifications whenever a new 404 error is detected, ensuring you’re always up-to-date and can address these issues promptly to maintain a smooth user experience on your site.</li>
</ul>

Issues Tracker

Issues Tracker allows you view and search WordPress logs, receive security advice, track 404 errors, and view your server settings.

GLOBUS Debug Control vs Issues Tracker