Why can’t I change some settings directly?

Some PHP settings are locked at the server level for security or performance. Your host decides what can change at runtime. For locked settings, the Configuration Generator provides snippets for .user.ini, .htaccess, or similar files.

Where are .user.ini and php.ini saved?

When you save settings, the plugin creates these files in the WordPress root — the same directory as wp-config.php — on hosts that honor them.

What do the Debugging tab switches do?

They define or update WP_DEBUG, WP_DEBUG_LOG, WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY, and SCRIPT_DEBUG in wp-config.php so you can enable or disable debugging modes without editing the file by hand.

What is WP_MEMORY_LIMIT and why does it matter?

WP_MEMORY_LIMIT is a WordPress-specific memory allocation, separate from PHP’s memory_limit. Raising it helps sites with many plugins or heavy admin workloads avoid “Allowed memory size exhausted” errors.

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Easy PHP Settings

Manage PHP INI settings and WordPress debugging from wp-admin.

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01Overview

What it does.

Easy PHP Settings provides a user-friendly interface to view and manage crucial PHP and WordPress configurations without manually editing server files. It works on single-site and multisite installations, so administrators can optimize memory, uploads, execution limits, and debugging constants directly from the dashboard.

02Features

Built for day-to-day WordPress work.

An easy way to manage common PHP INI settings and WordPress debugging constants from the WordPress admin panel.

Core PHP settings
Adjust memory_limit, upload_max_filesize, post_max_size, max_execution_time, and max_input_vars from dedicated fields.
Custom php.ini directives
Add extra PHP directives for sessions, timezone, logging, file uploads, and more in a flexible configuration area.
Quick presets
Apply Default, Performance, WooCommerce, Development, or Large Media profiles that populate core fields and custom directives.
WordPress memory constants
Configure WP_MEMORY_LIMIT and WP_MAX_MEMORY_LIMIT to reduce memory-exhausted errors on heavier sites.
Automatic config files
Saving settings generates .user.ini and php.ini in the WordPress root for hosts that honor them.
Configuration generator
For locked-down servers, generate snippets you can place in .user.ini, .htaccess, or other server config files.
Extensions & status
Browse loaded PHP extensions by category and compare current vs. recommended values on a live Status tab.
Debugging toggles
Turn WP_DEBUG, WP_DEBUG_LOG, WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY, and SCRIPT_DEBUG on or off in wp-config.php from a Debugging tab.
History, import & export
Track setting changes with restore options, export history as CSV, and migrate configs between sites as JSON.
Multisite ready
On multisite networks, Super Admins manage settings at the network level under Network Admin → Settings → PHP Settings.

03Who it's for

Teams that benefit most.

01
Site administrators
Raise upload limits, memory, and execution time without SSH or host panel guesswork.
02
Developers
Toggle WordPress debugging constants safely and inspect the live PHP environment from wp-admin.
03
Agencies & multisite
Standardize PHP-related settings across client sites and manage network installs from one place.
04
WooCommerce & media-heavy sites
Use Performance, WooCommerce, or Large Media presets when catalogs and uploads need higher limits.

04How it works

From install to everyday use.

Install from WordPress.org
Install and activate Easy PHP Settings, then open Tools → PHP Settings (or Network Admin → Settings → PHP Settings on multisite).
Review status & choose a preset
Check current vs. recommended values, then apply a preset or edit core PHP and WordPress memory fields.
Save or generate config
Save to write .user.ini / php.ini where supported, or use the Configuration Generator for locked environments.
Debug when needed
Use the Debugging tab to toggle WP_DEBUG-related constants without hand-editing wp-config.php.

05Requirements

What you need to run it.

Versions listed on the WordPress.org plugin page.

WordPress5.0 or higher
PHP7.2 or higher
Tested up to7.1.3

06Screenshots

Inside the plugin.

Screenshots from the WordPress.org listing.

General Settings — Configure PHP memory, upload limits, execution time, presets, and WordPress memory constants.
Tools — Debugging toggles, log viewer, export/import settings, and reset options.
PHP Settings — Full table of all PHP directives with search and copy functionality.
Extensions — View all loaded PHP extensions by category with missing extension alerts.
Status — Live comparison of current vs. recommended PHP and WordPress memory values.
About — Plugin information, privacy & data sharing controls, author details, and support links.