Easy PHP Settings vs WP Debugging

Easy PHP Settings provides a user-friendly interface to view and manage crucial PHP and WordPress configurations without needing to manually edit server files. It’s designed for both single-site and multisite installations, giving administrators the power to optimize their environment directly from the dashboard. Key Features: Manage PHP Settings: Easily modify the 5 core PHP settings (memory_limit, upload_max_filesize, post_max_size, max_execution_time, max_input_vars) through dedicated fields. Custom php.ini Configuration: Add any additional PHP directives (session settings, timezone, logging, file uploads, etc.) directly in the flexible custom configuration textarea. Quick Presets: Choose from pre-configured optimization profiles (Default, Performance, WooCommerce, Development, Large Media) that populate both core fields and custom php.ini directives automatically. WordPress Memory Management: Configure WordPress-specific memory limits including WP_MEMORY_LIMIT and WP_MAX_MEMORY_LIMIT to optimize your site’s performance. Automatic Configuration: When you save your settings, the plugin automatically generates .user.ini and php.ini files in your WordPress root directory. Configuration Generator: For locked-down environments, the plugin provides a generator to create configuration snippets that you can manually add to your server files. PHP Extensions Viewer: View all loaded PHP extensions categorized by type, with indicators for critical missing extensions and recommendations. Settings Validation: Automatically detects potentially problematic configuration values and warns you before saving. Settings History: Track all changes made to your settings with the ability to restore previous configurations. Export history as CSV. Import/Export: Backup your settings as JSON files and migrate configurations between sites effortlessly. One-Click Reset: Reset to recommended values or server defaults with automatic backup creation. Helpful Tooltips: Hover over help icons next to each setting to understand what it does and why it matters. Live Status Checker: A dedicated “Status” tab shows your current server environment, including PHP version, server software, and a comparison of current vs. recommended PHP values. WordPress Debugging: A “Debugging” tab with on/off switches lets you easily toggle WP_DEBUG, WP_DEBUG_LOG, WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY, and SCRIPT_DEBUG constants in your wp-config.php file. Multisite Compatible: On multisite networks, settings are managed at the network level by Super Admins. This plugin is perfect for developers and site administrators who want a quick and safe way to view and adjust their site’s technical settings. Privacy & usage data: On activation and periodically while active, Easy PHP Settings sends basic site information to the developer to improve plugin services: site URL, WordPress/PHP/plugin versions, server software, admin email, and lists of installed plugins and themes. An informational admin notice explains this on first use; see the About tab for full details. Pro Features Upgrade to Easy PHP Settings Pro for advanced controls, automation, and tooling designed for performance, safety, and team productivity. Advanced PHP & Server Controls Manage all PHP INI directives (memory, upload, post size, execution time, input vars, OPcache, sessions, error_reporting). Advanced Config Generator (Apache .htaccess, NGINX snippets, cPanel/LiteSpeed compatibility). Per-site overrides in Multisite (instead of only Network Admin). PHP Extension Checker → Detects missing extensions (imagick, intl, bcmath, etc.) and gives install guidance. Real-time Server Health Monitor → CPU, RAM, disk usage, PHP-FPM pool stats. Optimization & Performance One-click Optimization Profiles (ready presets): WooCommerce Stores Elementor / Page Builders LMS (LearnDash, TutorLMS) High Traffic Blogs Multisite Networks Smart Recommendations → Suggest best values based on your hosting/server. OPcache Manager → Enable/disable and tune OPcache. Safety & Reliability Backup & Restore Configurations (before/after editing .user.ini & php.ini). Safe Mode → If wrong values break the site, plugin auto-rolls back to last working config. Error Log Viewer → View PHP error logs and debug logs directly from dashboard. Email Alerts & Notifications → Sends warnings if PHP limits are too low, or site hits memory/time limits. Productivity & Agency Tools Import / Export Settings → Save your preferred config and apply on other sites. Multi-Site Templates → Apply one config across the network. White-label Option → Rebrand plugin for agencies (hide “Easy PHP Settings” branding). Role-based Access → Allow only specific roles (like Admins, Developers) to change PHP settings. Premium Experience Priority Support (faster replies, email/ticket). Regular Pro Updates with new hosting compatibility. Advanced Documentation & Tutorials (step-by-step setup guides). Summary (Pro Highlights) Advanced Settings (all directives, OPcache, sessions) Profiles (WooCommerce, LMS, high traffic, etc.) Monitoring (server health, error logs) Backup/Restore + Safe Mode Import/Export & Agency Tools Alerts & Notifications Premium Support

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.