Beschrijving
Diagnostic Glance
Beschrijving
Diagnostic Glance provides a comprehensive overview of your WordPress installation’s key technical details in an easy-to-copy format, perfect for sharing when seeking help on WordPress support forums.
When WordPress challenges arise that are beyond your current expertise, getting help from the community becomes essential. Support volunteers can better diagnose your issues when they can quickly review your site’s configuration, hosting environment, and basic statistics.
This plugin creates a dashboard widget that consolidates all essential diagnostic information in one convenient location, with a simple one-click copy feature to share the details wherever you need help.
Key Features
- One-Click Copy – Modern clipboard functionality with fallback support for all browsers
- Comprehensive Information – WordPress version, themes, plugins, server config, and more
- Configurable Sections – Show or hide specific diagnostic sections as needed
- Shortcode Support – Create a dedicated diagnostic page with
[diagnostic_glance] - Mobile Responsive – Works perfectly on all device sizes
- Accessibility Ready – Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support
- Translation Ready – Complete internationalization support
- Privacy Focused – No external connections, all data stays on your server
Information Collected
- WordPress Version and configuration settings
- Themes – All installed themes with version numbers and active theme indicator
- Plugins – All installed plugins with version numbers and activation status
- WordPress Configuration – Memory limits, debug settings, permalink structure
- Server Information – Web server type, PHP version, MySQL version, memory settings
- PHP Extensions – All loaded PHP modules and extensions
- Apache/Nginx Modules – Web server modules (when available)
- Site Statistics – User counts, posts, pages, comments, and media library totals
Why Use Diagnostic Glance?
When seeking help on WordPress forums, support volunteers often need to know:
– What version of WordPress you’re running
– Which plugins and themes are active
– Your server configuration
– Any debug settings or memory limits
Instead of manually gathering this information, Diagnostic Glance compiles everything automatically in a format that’s easy to read and share.
Shortcode Usage
Create a dedicated diagnostic page using the shortcode:
[diagnostic_glance]– Display using current widget settings[diagnostic_glance sections="themes,plugins"]– Show specific sections only[diagnostic_glance cache="false"]– Disable caching for real-time data[diagnostic_glance show_footer="false"]– Hide plugin attribution
Available sections: themes, plugins, wordpress, server, php, apache, stats
Privacy Policy
Diagnostic Glance is designed with privacy in mind:
Data Collection: This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data or site information to external servers.
Local Operation: All diagnostic information is generated and displayed locally on your WordPress installation.
No Tracking: The plugin does not use cookies, analytics, or any tracking mechanisms.
Shared Information: The diagnostic information you choose to copy and share is entirely under your control.
Support
For support, feature requests, or bug reports:
- WordPress.org Forums: Plugin Support Forum
- Plugin Homepage: https://low.li/wordpress-plugins/
- Rate & Review: Leave a review if you find this plugin helpful
Developer Information
GitHub Repository: Available for developers who want to contribute or review the code
Hooks & Filters: The plugin provides action hooks for developers to extend functionality
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Action Hooks:
* diagnostic_glance_loaded – Fired when the plugin is fully loaded
* diagnostic_glance_before_output – Before diagnostic information is generated
* diagnostic_glance_after_output – After diagnostic information is generated
Filters:
* diagnostic_glance_sections – Modify available diagnostic sections
* diagnostic_glance_output – Modify the diagnostic output before display
Schermafbeeldingen
Access Settings – Click configure in dashboard widget or Settings ⇒ Diagnostic Glance 
Toggle Dashboard Widget – Turn the dashboard widget on or off. 
Configure Diagnostics – Toggle on or off the stats you want displayed. 
Copy Details or Shortcode – Clean formatting when using the shortcode on pages 
Obligatory FAQ – Most questions answered here.
Installatie
Automatic Installation
- Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress admin
- Search for “Diagnostic Glance”
- Click Install Now and then Activate
- Navigate to your Dashboard to see the new widget
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin zip file
- Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
- Choose the zip file and click Install Now
- Click Activate Plugin
- Navigate to your Dashboard to see the new widget
After Installation
- Go to Settings > Diagnostic Glance to configure the plugin
- Choose which diagnostic sections to display
- Optionally toggle the dashboard widget visibility
- View the FAQ for usage tips
- Use the Copy Diagnostic Info button to share your information
FAQ
How do I use this plugin?
- After installation, go to Settings > Diagnostic Glance
- Choose which diagnostic sections to display in “Diagnostic Display Settings”
- Click “Save Display Settings” to save your preferences
- Use the “Copy Diagnostic Info” button to copy the information
- Paste the information into forum posts or support tickets
- Optionally enable the dashboard widget for quick access
Yes, all information displayed by Diagnostic Glance is safe to share publicly. The plugin only shows:
– Software versions (WordPress, PHP, MySQL)
– Plugin and theme names and versions
– Server configuration details
– Basic site statisticsNo sensitive information like passwords, database details, or file paths are included.
Why isn’t anything showing except the WordPress version?
You need to configure which sections to display:
1. Go to Settings > Diagnostic Glance
2. Toggle on the sections you want to show in “Diagnostic Display Settings”
3. Click “Save Display Settings” to save your preferences
4. The selected information will now appear in the output belowCan I create a page with diagnostic information?
Yes! Use the shortcode
[diagnostic_glance]on any page or post. This is helpful for:
– Reducing clutter in forum posts
– Sharing a permanent link to your site’s diagnostic information
– Creating a private diagnostic page for troubleshootingThe plugin uses modern clipboard functionality with fallbacks:
– Modern browsers: Uses the Clipboard API for one-click copying
– Older browsers: Falls back to text selection (you’ll need to press Ctrl+C/Cmd+C)
– All browsers: You can manually select the text in the diagnostic areaCan I customize which sections appear in the shortcode?
Yes! Use the sections attribute:
[diagnostic_glance sections=”themes,plugins,wordpress”]Available sections: themes, plugins, wordpress, server, php, apache, stats
How often is the diagnostic information updated?
The information is generated in real-time when you view it, with optional caching for performance. Set
cache="false"in the shortcode for always-fresh data.Does this plugin slow down my website?
No, Diagnostic Glance only runs when dashboard or shortcodes are displayed. It has no impact on your site’s frontend performance for visitors.
Beoordelingen
Bijdragers & ontwikkelaars
“Diagnostic Glance” is open source software. De volgende personen hebben bijgedragen aan deze plugin.
Bijdragers
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Changelog
2.0.0 – 2024-12-31
- Added dedicated Settings page under Settings > Diagnostic Glance
- Added professional FAQ accordion with 8 common questions
- Added AJAX-powered widget visibility toggle
- Added complete uninstall cleanup for database options
- Enhanced mobile responsiveness throughout
- All settings now update in real-time without page reload
1.1.1 – 2024-09-03
- Enhanced security and code compliance
- Improved form validation
1.1.0 – 2024-09-01
- Modern clipboard API with intelligent fallbacks
- Enhanced shortcode with configurable sections
- Comprehensive accessibility support
- Mobile-responsive design
- Translation-ready with internationalization
- Security improvements with nonce verification
- Smart caching system for diagnostic data
- Object-oriented architecture
- WordPress 6.8 compatibility
1.0.1 – 2019-09-15
- WordPress 6.3.1 compatibility confirmation
- Minor bug fixes in widget display
1.0.0 – 2019-08-20
- Complete rewrite with configuration options
- Added ability to show/hide diagnostic sections
- Improved code organization and WordPress methodology
- Enhanced dashboard widget interface
0.9.6 – 2019-02-25
- WordPress 5.1 compatibility
- Fixed text overflow issues in dashboard widget
- Improved mobile display
0.9.5 – 2019-01-15
- Fixed dashboard widget placement bug
- Improved widget positioning functionality
0.9.4 – 2018-12-10
- Added one-button clipboard copying
- Introduced shortcode functionality for reduced forum clutter
- Enhanced user interface
0.9.3 – 2018-11-20
- WordPress 4.9.9 compatibility confirmation
- Code optimization improvements
0.9.2 – 2018-10-15
- Added PHP SAPI information
- Improved Apache module detection
- Better handling when Apache info unavailable
0.9.1 – 2018-09-30
- Added PHP extensions listing
- Added Apache modules listing
- Code improvements and optimizations
0.9.0 – 2018-09-15
- Minor updates and improvements
- Enhanced stability
0.8.0 – 2018-09-01
- Initial public release
- Basic diagnostic information collection
- Simple dashboard widget interface
