Query Monitor – The developer tools panel for WordPress
Query Monitor is the developer tools panel for WordPress.





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Main benefits
Debugs database queries
Identifies PHP errors
Monitors HTTP API calls
Supports block themes
Analyzes enqueued scripts
About this plugin
Categories: Utilities
Version: 3.16.3
Last updated: 22-05-2024
WordPress version: 5.7
Tested up to: 6.5.5
PHP version required: 7.4
Languages: English (Australia), English (Canada) [+24]
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Overview
Query Monitor is a comprehensive developer tool plugin for WordPress that facilitates in-depth debugging and performance analysis. It offers a wide range of debugging capabilities including database queries, PHP errors, hooks and actions, block editor blocks, enqueued scripts and stylesheets, HTTP API calls, and more. The plugin includes advanced features such as debugging for Ajax and REST API calls, user capability checks, and full support for block themes and full site editing. Query Monitor is designed to provide insightful information by grouping database queries by responsible components and displaying aggregated views. It also includes a convenient admin toolbar menu for quick access to debugging information. The plugin supports WordPress versions up to three years old and PHP 7.4 or higher, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of setups. It is designed for Administrators and Super Admins on Multisite installations, with an option to view output via an authentication cookie when not logged in. Privacy and accessibility are key priorities, with no persistent data storage or third-party data sharing, and a commitment to full accessibility for all users.
Comprehensive Debugging Tools
- Debugs database queries, PHP errors, hooks and actions, block editor blocks, enqueued scripts and stylesheets, HTTP API calls, and more.
- Includes advanced features like debugging of Ajax calls, REST API calls, and user capability checks.
- Supports full site editing and block themes.
Detailed Performance Insights
- Allows filtering of database queries by type, responsible component, and calling function.
- Provides aggregate views for database queries grouped by plugins, themes, or functions.
- Displays usage of deprecated functionality and 'Doing it Wrong' notices.
User-Friendly Presentation
- Adds an admin toolbar menu showing an overview of the current page.
- Complete debugging information is shown in panels once a menu item is selected.
- PHP errors are presented with their responsible component and call stack.
Enhanced Compatibility and Privacy
- Supports WordPress versions up to three years old and PHP version 7.4 or higher.
- Output is shown only to Administrators on single-site installations and Super Admins on Multisite installations.
- Does not persistently store any data or send data to third parties.