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title: "Laravel Debugbar v4.0.0 is released"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/laravel-debugbar-v4-0-0-is-released-6edql5srw
source_url: https://laravel-news.com/laravel-debugbar-4-0-0
type: article
source: "Laravel News"
published: 2026-01-26T14:03:24.854Z
updated: 2026-01-26T14:03:42.554Z
tags: ["php", "laravel"]
reading_time: 3
upvotes: 74
comments: 5
language: en
---

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# Laravel Debugbar v4.0.0 is released

**[Laravel News](https://daily.dev/sources/ln)** · 3 min read · 74 upvotes · 5 comments

## Summary

Laravel Debugbar v4.0.0 has been released with package ownership transferring from barryvdh to fruitcake. The major release includes php-debugbar 3.x support, new collectors for HTTP Client, Inertia.js, and enhanced Livewire support (versions 2-4). It adds Laravel Octane compatibility, removes jQuery in favor of modern JavaScript, and includes UI improvements like themes and positioning options. Breaking changes include namespace changes to Fruitcake\LaravelDebugbar, removal of socket storage, Lumen support, and PDO extension functionality. Manual package removal and reinstallation is required for upgrading.

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## Community discussion

Top comments from developers on daily.dev.

**@allinonetools** · 2 upvotes

> Nice to see Debugbar getting modern updates and Octane support. The move away from jQuery and better Livewire/Inertia support will make this much more future-proof for Laravel apps.

**@romeltech** · 2 upvotes

> Does barryvdh still owns the package? I missed some news.

**@sam7work** · 1 upvotes

> wow big change

**@sam7work** · 1 upvotes

> while lumen support was removed, and did work with lumen prior, now we have the the whole api route with full laravel functionality , so yeah, lumen was good, but this is better

**@ifirestone** · 0 upvotes

> This release is a **very positive and much-needed step** for the long-term stability and growth of the Laravel ecosystem.
>
> The transfer of ownership from _barryvdh_ to **Fruitcake** brings renewed maintenance, clearer stewardship, and a future-proof roadmap for one of the most critical developer tools in Laravel. Debugbar is not just a convenience package—it’s part of the daily workflow for thousands of teams, so having it actively maintained by a dedicated organization is essential.
>
> From a technical perspective, v4.0.0 clearly focuses on **modern Laravel realities**: support for...

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