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DebugHawk – WordPress Performance Monitoring & Debugging vs WP Debugging

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DebugHawk – WordPress Performance Monitoring & Debugging

5.0·1reviews·10+installs

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	DebugHawk – WordPress Performance Monitoring & Debugging	WP Debugging
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Description	2775 / 5000 chars56% used	2811 / 5000 chars56% used
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Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	A5hleyRich	Andy Fragen
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Feature comparison between DebugHawk – WordPress Performance Monitoring & Debugging and WP Debugging
Metric	DebugHawk – WordPress Performance Monitoring & Debugging	WP Debugging
Rating	5.0 ★	5.0 ★
Total reviews	1	★ 21
Active installs	10+	10,000+
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Keyword	DebugHawk – WordPress Performance Monitoring & Debugging	WP Debugging
live support	Not ranked	#236

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DebugHawk – WordPress Performance Monitoring & Debugging

Monitor and debug WordPress performance issues with DebugHawk – the performance monitoring tool built specifically for WordPress developers and site owners who need to identify what’s slowing down their site. Why WordPress Sites Are Slow Slow WordPress sites lose visitors, conversions, and search rankings. But identifying the root cause is difficult when frontend tools like Google PageSpeed Insights only show part of the picture. DebugHawk monitors both frontend and backend performance so you can see exactly what’s slowing down your WordPress site – whether it’s slow database queries, external API calls, or frontend Core Web Vitals problems. What DebugHawk Monitors Frontend Performance Metrics: Core Web Vitals – LCP (Largest Contentful Paint), INP (Interaction to Next Paint), CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift), TTFB (Time to First Byte), FCP (First Contentful Paint) Network Performance – DNS lookup time, connection time Browser Resources – HTTP requests, page weight, transfer sizes Backend Performance Tracking: Database Query Performance – Slow queries, query count, total database time PHP Execution – Execution time, memory usage External HTTP Requests – API call timing, external service performance Object Cache Performance – Hit ratio, cache effectiveness Page Cache Effectiveness – Cache hits vs misses Redirect Detection – Unnecessary redirects slowing page loads Debug Slow WordPress Sites Unlike generic performance tools, DebugHawk understands WordPress architecture. It shows you: Which plugins are causing slow database queries Which external APIs are timing out Whether your caching is working effectively Perfect for WordPress developers, agencies managing multiple sites, and site owners who need to diagnose performance issues quickly. How It Works Automatic Monitoring – Once configured, DebugHawk tracks performance on every page load Real User Monitoring (RUM) – See actual performance data from your real visitors, not synthetic tests Historical Data – Track performance over time, identify when issues started Encrypted Transmission – All data is encrypted before sending to DebugHawk’s dashboard No impact on site performance – the monitoring overhead is negligible. Perfect For WordPress Developers debugging slow queries and performance bottlenecks Agencies monitoring client site performance across multiple WordPress sites Site Owners who need to understand why their WordPress site is slow WooCommerce Stores tracking checkout performance and database optimization Membership Sites monitoring server load and query performance Get Started Sign up for a free trial at DebugHawk.com Install and activate this plugin Add your site configuration to wp-config.php Start monitoring your WordPress performance

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performance20×5.25%
wordpress12×3.15%
site9×2.36%
slow8×2.10%
debughawk7×1.84%
monitoring7×1.84%
sites6×1.57%
time6×1.57%
database5×1.31%
cache4×1.05%
external4×1.05%
frontend4×1.05%

WP Debugging

This plugin sets the following debug constants in wp-config.php on plugin activation and removes them on plugin deactivation. Any errors will result in a PHP Exception being thrown. Debug constants per Debugging in WordPress. Default settings: define( 'WP_DEBUG_LOG', true ); define( 'SCRIPT_DEBUG', true ); define( 'SAVEQUERIES', true ); @ini_set( ‘display_errors’, 1 ); is set when the plugin is active. WP_DEBUG is set to true when the plugin is first run, thereafter it can be turned off in the Settings. The Settings page allows the user to set the following. define( 'WP_DEBUG', true ); // Default on initial plugin installation. define( 'WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY', false ); // Default when not declared is true. define( 'WP_DISABLE_FATAL_ERROR_HANDLER', true ); // WordPress 5.2 WSOD Override. When the plugin is deactivated best efforts are made to re-add pre-existing constants to their former state. When the plugin is activated the default settings and any saved settings are restored. This plugin uses the wp-cli/wp-config-transformer command for writing constants to wp-config.php. Debug Quick Look from Andrew Norcross is included with this plugin to assist in reading the debug.log file. If you already have this plugin installed you should delete it when WP Debugging is not active. Query Monitor and Debug Bar plugins are optional dependencies to aid in debugging and troubleshooting. The notice for installation will recur 45 days after being dismissed. If you have a non-standard location for your wp-config.php file you can use the filter wp_debugging_config_path to return the file path for your installation. The filter wp_debugging_add_constants allows the user to add constants to wp-config.php. The filter returns an array where the key is the name of the constant and the value is an array of data containing the value as a string and a boolean to indicate whether or not the value should be passed without quotes. $my_constants = [ 'my_test_constant' => [ 'value' => 'abc123', 'raw' => false, ], 'another_test_constant' => [ 'value' => 'true' ], ]; The value option contains the constant’s value as a string. The raw option means that instead of placing the value inside the config as a string it will become unquoted. The default is true. Set as false for non-boolean values. Example: add_filter( 'wp_debugging_add_constants', function( $added_constants ) { $my_constants = [ 'my_test_constant' => [ 'value' => '124xyz', 'raw' => false, ], 'another_test_constant' => [ 'value' => 'true' ], ]; return array_merge( $added_constants, $my_constants ); }, 10, 1 ); This will create the following constants. define( 'MY_TEST_CONSTANT', '124xyz' ); define( 'ANOTHER_TEST_CONSTANT', true ); Development PRs are welcome against the develop branch on GitHub.

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Which has better reviews, DebugHawk – WordPress Performance Monitoring & Debugging or WP Debugging?

DebugHawk – WordPress Performance Monitoring & Debugging (5.0★, 1 reviews) and WP Debugging (5.0★, 21 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose DebugHawk – WordPress Performance Monitoring & Debugging or WP Debugging?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. WP Debugging does carry the larger published review base (21 vs 1). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, DebugHawk – WordPress Performance Monitoring & Debugging or WP Debugging?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. WP Debugging has the deeper published review base (21 vs 1), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

DebugHawk – WordPress Performance Monitoring & Debugging typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 reviews). WP Debugging typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (21 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between DebugHawk – WordPress Performance Monitoring & Debugging and WP Debugging?

Migration support varies by app and category. DebugHawk – WordPress Performance Monitoring & Debugging and WP Debugging both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from DebugHawk – WordPress Performance Monitoring & Debugging" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

DebugHawk – WordPress Performance Monitoring & Debugging vs WP Debugging

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Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between DebugHawk – WordPress Performance Monitoring & Debugging and WP Debugging?

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