diff --git a/include/utils/RefBase.h b/include/utils/RefBase.h
index cbda0fd..bd7f28c 100644
--- a/include/utils/RefBase.h
+++ b/include/utils/RefBase.h
@@ -156,6 +156,10 @@
             delete static_cast<const T*>(this);
         }
     }
+    //! DEBUGGING ONLY: Get current strong ref count.
+    inline int32_t getStrongCount() const {
+        return mCount;
+    }
     
 protected:
     inline ~LightRefBase() { }