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BugTrace – Debug Log Tool

Essential WordPress debug tool: View/download logs, toggle debug settings & inspect server info. Troubleshoot PHP errors & site issues faster!

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Tested up to WordPress 7.1
Current version1.1.1
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.1
Minimum stackWP 6.2 · PHP 7.4
Directory statusactive
Last directory update10 Oct 202622d ago
Active installations50Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 1 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records BugTrace – Debug Log Tool version 1.1.1 as active, updated 22d ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Overview

About this plugin

Tired of cumbersome debugging processes? BugTrace – Debug Log Tool streamlines WordPress troubleshooting, providing developers and site administrators with a powerful yet minimalist interface to diagnose and resolve issues swiftly. php edits or FTP access for basic debugging tasks.

Quick links: Official Website | Documentation

With BugTrace, you can:

  • Instantly Control Debug Constants: Gain immediate access to toggle crucial WordPress debugging constants like WP_DEBUG, WP_DEBUG_LOG, WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY, and SCRIPT_DEBUG directly from your dashboard. Activate or deactivate them with a single click—no code editing required, saving you valuable development time and reducing the risk of site-breaking syntax errors.
  • AI-Powered Error Resolution (ChatGPT, Gemini & Google): Stop guessing and start solving! For every log entry, BugTrace provides one-click ‘Help’ links. Instantly send the error message to ChatGPT, Gemini, or Google to find solutions, code snippets, and explanations. Drastically reduce your troubleshooting time and solve complex problems faster than ever before.
  • Effortlessly Access Debug Logs: View and download your WordPress debug.log file directly from the admin panel. This allows for quick identification of PHP errors, warnings, and notices, helping you pinpoint the source of problems much faster than traditional methods.
  • Dynamic Log Viewing with Auto & Manual Refresh: Keep an eye on your debug.log in near real-time with the auto-refresh option, or manually refresh the log view whenever you need. This helps in actively monitoring errors as they occur and is invaluable for live debugging sessions.
  • Securely Inspect Server Configurations: Safely view the contents of vital server files such as.htaccess and wp-config.php (read-only), and review detailed phpinfo() output without ever leaving your WordPress environment. This provides essential insights for advanced WordPress troubleshooting and server diagnostics.
  • Monitor Key System Behaviors: Get a clear overview of your database table information (including size and row count), view active browser cookies (read-only), inspect WordPress transients (read-only), and check your list of scheduled WordPress cron jobs. This comprehensive visibility helps you understand your site’s inner workings.
  • Utilize Admin Bar Shortcuts: Speed up your debugging workflow with convenient admin bar shortcuts to view, download, and clear the debug.log file from anywhere in your WordPress admin area.
  • Quick Log to Clipboard: Instantly copy the entire contents of your log to your clipboard with a single click. Perfect for quickly sharing log details with support teams, pasting into development tools, or for your own records.
  • Enjoy a Minimalist Interface: BugTrace is intentionally lightweight with a clean UI, focusing purely on essential debugging tools to ensure it doesn’t bog down your WordPress site.

Whether you’re developing a new theme or plugin, troubleshooting a tricky bug on a staging server, or performing routine site health checks, BugTrace – Debug Log Tool provides the critical information you need, efficiently and effectively.

Other Plugins By Us

  • Pastmark – User Activity Logs: BugTrace shows you the errors — Pastmark shows you who caused them. Track every login, post edit, plugin change, and setting update on your site with a complete, easy-to-read activity log. A perfect companion to BugTrace for full visibility into what’s happening on your WordPress site.
WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • database info
  • debug log
  • php errors
  • troubleshooting tool
  • wordpress debug
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested with WP 7.1

Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 6.2 · PHP 7.4
Update activity10 Oct 202622d ago

“Tested up to” is directory metadata supplied by the plugin author. WP PlugIndex does not turn an older declaration into a claim that the plugin is incompatible.

Changes recorded by WP PlugIndex

Recent tracked changes

Version1.1.01.1.1
WordPress compatibility7.0.47.1.3
Version1.0.91.1.0
WordPress compatibility7.17.0.4
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