Health Check & Troubleshooting
200,000+ active installs · Rated 3.6/5 · Updated July 25, 2024
Runs site health checks, shows debug data, and provides a troubleshooting mode that disables plugins and the theme for only the admin's session. Includes file integrity, mail, PHP info, debug log and htaccess tools, and a plugin compatibility check that calls an external service. Suits site administrators diagnosing conflicts; the compatibility check and file checks contact external services.
Pros
- Troubleshooting mode isolates conflicts without affecting other visitors
- Debug data is easy to copy for support requests
- Free and maintained alongside WordPress core tools
Cons
- Plugin compatibility check sends requests to an external service
- File integrity check fetches core files from the WordPress SVN server
- Debug output can expose server details, so review before sharing
Topics: Security plugins
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