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A compact, single-purpose add-on. At version 1.0.0 and only about 1.7 KB in size, it focuses on one job: putting execution-time data in a modifier panel.
Profiling Buddy is a Blender add-on from developer SimonThommes that adds a modifier panel for profiling execution times. By surfacing how long operations take, it helps identify performance bottlenecks within a scene.
The add-on targets Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, and it requires no special permissions to run. It is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, and this catalog lists it as free. At version 1.0.0, released in September 2024, it remains a compact, focused utility rather than a broad toolset.
Profiling Buddy earns its place in the Blender extensions library as a lightweight way to measure execution times directly from a modifier panel. For anyone tracking down what slows a setup, it puts timing data where the work happens.
Profiling Buddy is best for blender users measuring execution times and tracking down performance bottlenecks in their scenes.
Profiling Buddy is completely free to download and use.
Profiling Buddy is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, so recent releases in that line are supported. The add-on is small in size and requires no special permissions to run, which keeps setup straightforward. If you are on an older Blender version below 4.2, check the developer's page for details before installing, since compatibility is listed from 4.2 LTS onward. For the current release, version 1.0.0, this remains the stated compatibility range.
Profiling Buddy can be added to Blender by dragging and dropping the extension into the application, or by downloading the file and using Blender's Install from Disk option. The add-on is small, listed at around 1.7 KB, so the process is quick. Once installed, it adds a modifier panel used to profile execution times. For step-by-step guidance on installing extensions from disk, the developer's page and Blender's own extension documentation cover the workflow in detail.
Profiling Buddy does not require any special permissions, according to its extension listing. That means it runs within Blender without requesting extra system-level access. It is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, an open-source license, and this catalog lists the add-on as free. For the most current licensing terms and any updates to permissions, the developer's page is the best place to confirm before you rely on it in a project.
Profiling Buddy is listed as free in this catalog, and it is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. That open-source license governs how you can use, modify, and share the add-on. Its current release is version 1.0.0, published in September 2024. For the latest licensing details and to download the extension, visit the developer's page, where the source repository and version history are also available.
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