Debug WordPress Without Repeatedly Editing wp-config.php
When something goes wrong with WordPress, enabling
WP_DEBUG is often one of the first troubleshooting steps.Normally, that involves opening
wp-config.php, adding or changing constants, reproducing the problem, finding debug.log, reviewing it, and returning to the configuration file afterward.Debug Mode Toggle puts those common actions together in one admin interface
Enable debugging when you need it, reproduce the issue, inspect the log, and turn debugging back off when you're finished.
A Safer Default for Debugging
Built-In Debug Log Management
Finding the problem shouldn't require another trip to your hosting control panel.
The module shows where the WordPress debug log is located and how large it is. You can inspect recent log entries directly from WordPress or clear the file before starting a new troubleshooting session.
For large logs, the viewer focuses on the most recent portion rather than attempting to load the entire file.
You can also protect the standard
wp-content/debug.log against direct web access, an important consideration because debug logs can contain file paths, error details, and other information that shouldn't be publicly accessible.