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This release fixes a UI conflict where the confirmation modal appeared automatically upon page load due to CSS class interference from other plugins.<\/p>","1.3.1":"
This release fixes a critical bug affecting the plugin's layout and functionality, and improves code standards.<\/p>","1.3.0":"
Introduces the User Role Simulator feature, allowing you to safely view the site as other users or roles for testing permissions.<\/p>","1.2.1":"
This is a recommended security and maintenance update. It addresses all issues reported by the Plugin Check plugin, including proper data escaping and use of the This version adds a major new feature: "Live Debugging." 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It offers a dedicated section in the WordPress dashboard that displays comprehensive site health information and powerful debugging toggles.<\/p>\n\n Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n This plugin is an invaluable tool for developers, site administrators, and anyone who needs to debug WordPress issues without risking site downtime or affecting user experience.<\/p>\n\n Once the plugin is installed and activated, navigate to Tools > Debugger & Troubleshooter<\/strong> in your WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n\n The top section provides a comprehensive overview of your WordPress environment, organized into collapsible cards that are closed by default. Click on any card title to expand it and view the details.<\/p>\n\n This session-based feature allows you to simulate theme switches and plugin deactivations without affecting your live website for other visitors.<\/p>\n\n Safely view your site as another user or role (e.g., \"Subscriber\" or \"Editor\") without knowing their password. This is perfect for testing capabilities and content restrictions.<\/p>\n\n This section allows you to safely manage WordPress's debugging features.<\/p>\n\n Manual Installation (if needed):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n A: Troubleshooting Mode uses a browser cookie specific to your session. When enabled, the plugin filters WordPress functions that determine active plugins and themes, redirecting them to your simulated settings. This happens only for your browser.<\/p><\/dd>\n A: Yes. When Troubleshooting Mode is active, the plugin defines the A: The plugin uses the WP_Filesystem<\/code> API.<\/p>","1.2.0":"\n
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WP_DEBUG<\/code> with a single click from the admin dashboard. Errors are logged to debug.log<\/code> without being displayed on the site, and you can view the log file directly in the plugin's interface.<\/li>\nUsage<\/h3>\n\n
1. Site Information<\/h3>\n\n
2. Troubleshooting Mode<\/h3>\n\n
3. User Role Simulator<\/h3>\n\n
4. Live Debugging<\/h3>\n\n
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WP_DEBUG<\/code> and WP_DEBUG_LOG<\/code>, while keeping WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY<\/code> off. This logs errors to wp-content\/debug.log<\/code> without showing them to visitors.<\/li>\ndebug.log<\/code> file, allowing you to see errors as they are generated.<\/li>\ndebug.log<\/code> file with a click.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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debug-troubleshooter.zip<\/code> file.<\/li>\ndebug-troubleshooter<\/code> folder to the \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> directory via FTP or your hosting's file manager.<\/li>\n\n
Q: How does Troubleshooting Mode work without affecting my live site?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Q: Will this work if I have a caching plugin active?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
DONOTCACHEPAGE<\/code> constant, which instructs most caching plugins and hosting environments to bypass the cache for your session.<\/p><\/dd>\nQ: How does Live Debugging work without editing wp-config.php?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
plugins_loaded<\/code> hook to define the WP_DEBUG<\/code> constants programmatically. This happens very early in the WordPress loading sequence, effectively enabling debug mode for all requests while the feature is turned on.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n1.4.0 - 2026-03-19<\/h4>\n\n
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1.3.2 - 2026-02-11<\/h4>\n\n
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1.3.1 - 2025-11-21<\/h4>\n\n
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1.3.0 - 2025-11-21<\/h4>\n\n
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1.2.1 - 2025-07-11<\/h4>\n\n
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WP_Filesystem<\/code> API for file operations.<\/li>\nconfirm()<\/code> dialog with a custom modal for a better user experience and to prevent potential browser compatibility issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n1.2.0 - 2025-07-11<\/h4>\n\n
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WP_DEBUG<\/code> and WP_DEBUG_LOG<\/code> from the UI without editing wp-config.php<\/code>.<\/li>\ndebug.log<\/code> file viewer and a \"Clear Log\" button to the Live Debugging section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n1.1.1 - 2025-07-10<\/h4>\n\n
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DONOTCACHEPAGE<\/code> constant and sends no-cache headers to ensure compatibility with most caching plugins and server-side caches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n1.1.0 - 2025-07-09<\/h4>\n\n
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