Plugin info

Total downloads: 73
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 12/1/2025 (30 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 12/1/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.2
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.6.4
Minimum PHP version: 5.6

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 30 days ago

68/100

Is Debug Toggle abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 30 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.2
Tested up to: 6.6.4
Requires PHP: 5.6

Languages

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Description

Debug Toggle is a WordPress plugin that allows administrators to easily manage WordPress debug settings directly from the dashboard. It provides the ability to enable or disable individual debug constants, such as WP_DEBUG, WP_DEBUG_LOG, WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY, SCRIPT_DEBUG, and SAVEQUERIES.

Features:

  • Toggle Debug Settings Individually: Enable or disable each debug setting according to your needs.
  • Debug Monitoring: Prevent other plugins or themes from changing your debug settings by periodically enforcing your configurations.
  • Admin Bar Integration: Quickly toggle all debug modes directly from the admin bar menu.
  • Uninstall Options: Choose to remove all plugin data upon uninstalling the plugin, including removing debug constants from wp-config.php.
  • Automatic Cleanup on Reinstall: Removes duplicate debug constants from wp-config.php on activation to ensure clean configuration.

Why Use Debug Toggle?

Managing debug settings can be cumbersome, especially when you need to edit the wp-config.php file manually. Debug Toggle simplifies this process by providing an intuitive interface within the WordPress admin area, making it easier for developers and site administrators to control debugging options without directly editing core files.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.

Additional Info

For support and more information, please visit https://www.web-jive.com.

Installation

  1. Upload the Plugin:

    • Upload the debug_toggle folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
    • Alternatively, install the plugin via the WordPress Plugins page by searching for “Debug Toggle.”
  2. Activate the Plugin:

    • Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Configure Settings:

    • Navigate to Settings > Debug Toggle to configure the plugin according to your preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this plugin edit my `wp-config.php` file?

Yes, the plugin modifies your wp-config.php file to update the debug constants based on your settings. It creates a backup of the original file named wp-config-backup.php in your WordPress root directory before making any changes.

Is it safe to use on a live site?

While the plugin is designed to be safe, it’s recommended to use caution when modifying debug settings on a live site. Enabling certain debug modes can expose sensitive information to visitors. The plugin provides options to prevent unintended changes and to disable debug modes entirely.

Can I remove all plugin data upon uninstall?

Yes, there is an option in the settings to remove all plugin data upon uninstall. If enabled, all plugin settings will be deleted when you uninstall the plugin, and any debug constants added by the plugin to wp-config.php will also be removed.

What happens if I manually change the debug settings in `wp-config.php`?

If the “Debug Monitoring” feature is enabled, the plugin will periodically reset the debug settings to your configured values, overriding any manual changes. If monitoring is disabled, manual changes will persist until you update the settings via the plugin.

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Screenshots

  1. <strong>Settings Page:</strong> Easily configure debug settings from the admin dashboard.

    Settings Page: Easily configure debug settings from the admin dashboard.

  2. <strong>Admin Bar Menu:</strong> Quickly toggle all debug modes directly from the admin bar.

    Admin Bar Menu: Quickly toggle all debug modes directly from the admin bar.

Changelog

1.7.8 Fixed links

1.7.7 =
* Added functionality to remove debug constants from wp-config.php when the plugin is uninstalled and the option to remove all data is enabled.
* On activation, the plugin now removes any existing debug constants from wp-config.php to prevent duplicates.
* Ensured clean management of debug constants in wp-config.php.

1.7.6

  • Fixed an issue where the plugin was inserting blank lines into wp-config.php.
  • Improved the debug_toggle_update_wp_config() function to prevent unnecessary whitespace.
  • Ensured that the plugin modifies wp-config.php cleanly without affecting its formatting.

1.7.5

  • Rolled back changes from version 1.7.4 due to issues with the settings page becoming blank.
  • Restored the previous debug_toggle_update_wp_config() function.
  • The plugin no longer attempts to remove existing debug constant definitions from wp-config.php.

1.7.4

  • [Withdrawn due to issues]

1.7.3

  • Fixed missing translators comment in translation function.
  • Incremented version number for the update.

1.7.2

  • Fixed issues reported by the WordPress repository.
  • Corrected translation function usage for dynamic strings.
  • Ensured the /languages directory exists to match the Domain Path.
  • Moved all form data processing inside nonce verification block.

1.7.1

  • Fixed issues reported by the WordPress repository.
  • Added missing text domains to translation functions.
  • Escaped all output properly to enhance security.
  • Replaced discouraged filesystem functions with WP_Filesystem methods.
  • Improved input validation and sanitization.
  • Shortened the short description to comply with repository guidelines.