Xdebug Helper for Firefox

Name: Xdebug Helper for Firefox
Rating: 4.1549 (71 reviews)
Author: BrianGilbert_

This extension is very useful for PHP developers that are using PHP tools with Xdebug support like PHPStorm, Eclipse with PDT, Netbeans and MacGDBp or any other Xdebug compatible profiling tool like KCacheGrind, WinCacheGrind or Webgrind.

Overview

Firefox Add-ons Store

Daily users

13,456 ▼ 16

Data as of 2026-10-03

Rating:

4.15

(71)

Version:

1.0.10

Last updated: 2023-07-25

Features & Capabilities

Xdebug Helper for Firefox is an essential browser extension designed specifically for PHP developers who utilize Xdebug for debugging, profiling, and tracing. It seamlessly integrates with popular development tools like PHPStorm, Eclipse with PDT, Netbeans, MacGDBp, and profiling tools such as KCacheGrind, WinCacheGrind, and Webgrind.

This extension simplifies the process of toggling debugging functions by allowing users to enable or disable debugging, profiling, and tracing directly through the browser without managing POST/GET variables or cookies manually. You can keep the browser interface clean by configuring the extension icon visibility to appear only on selected pages. Keyboard shortcut Alt + Shift + X offers quick toggling of debug status, enhancing workflow efficiency for developers.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on Developer Tools Programming

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Daily users:

Rating:

Version:

1.0.10 Last updated: 2023-07-25

Version code:

5596918

Creation date:

2017-08-19

Firefox add-on GUID:

{806cbba4-1bd3-4916-9ddc-e719e9ca0cbf}

Firefox add-on numeric ID:

845449

Weekly download count:

Firefox on Android:

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Permissions:

tabs
*://*/*

Content scripts matches:

Size:

352.42KB

Email:

br*****@briangilbert.net

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-10-03

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:: BrianGilbert_
Firefox Add-ons Store: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/xdebug-helper-for-firefox/
Email:: br*****@briangilbert.net
Website:: https://github.com/BrianGilbert/xdebug-helper-for-firefox/issues

User Reviews

A mixed reception: some users report easy installation and minimal setup, but many users experience non-functionality, UI/toolbar visibility problems, and unresponsive shortcuts. Compatibility with current Firefox versions is problematic, and maintenance appears inactive. A few users advise alternatives like xdebug-ext.

Pros

Installs cleanly.
Easy to use.
Works with little or no configuration.

Cons

Not functioning / stops working for long periods; reported lack of support.
Not appearing in the toolbar or able to enable it; toolbar pinning/visibility issues.
Shortcut key not responding.
Not actively maintained; many bugs and no updates.
Compatibility issues with recent Firefox versions (100.x and 101.x).

Recent reviews

мне помогает

by Ve***** 2026-06-30

by Vi***** 2026-02-09

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Is Xdebug Helper for Firefox Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Xdebug Helper for Firefox requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

Xdebug Helper for Firefox has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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