# Automatic Safe Update

> Automatic Safe Update has 30+ active installs and 150 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 63/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Automatic Safe Update is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 4,335
- **Downloads (30 days):** 150 (-23.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 63/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1.14
- **Last updated:** Aug 28, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.2+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ABCdatos (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/abcdatos/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/automatic-safe-update/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [auto-update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/auto-update/) | #7 | 21 |
| [Automatic updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automatic-updates/) | #12 | 20 |
| [maintenance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/maintenance/) | #72 | 265 |
| [Plugin Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-updates/) | #10 | 23 |
| [theme updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theme-updates/) | #4 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| auto-update | >100 | 7,171 |
| Automatic updates | #62 | 9,064 |
| maintenance | >100 | 3,203 |
| Plugin Updates | >100 | 10,000 |
| theme updates | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable auto-update Email Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-auto-update-email-notifications/) | 30K+ | 4.5/5 (15) | Jan 21, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 2 | [WP Auto Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-auto-updater/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (10) | Jun 4, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 3 | [WP Plugins&Themes Auto Update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-pluginsthemes-auto-update/) | 300+ | 3/5 (3) | Oct 28, 2023 | 27/100 |
| 4 | [Auto Update Copyright Year by Computech Store](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-update-copyright-year-by-computech-store/) | 80+ | — | Feb 22, 2025 | 28/100 |
| 5 | [kanenas — Minor/Patch Auto-Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates/) | 40+ | — | May 10, 2026 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [Updatronix – Update Manager Enhanced](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/updatronix/) | 30+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 5, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 8 | [Disable All WordPress Updates and Theme Editors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-automatic-updates-and-theme-editors/) | 30+ | 4/5 (4) | Jan 20, 2025 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [Auto Cart Quantity Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-cart-quantity-updater/) | 30+ | — | May 26, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 10 | [WP Command and Control Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpcommand/) | 10+ | — | Aug 31, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 11 | [Sky Changelog Notifier](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sky-changelog-notifier/) | 10+ | — | Jul 25, 2026 | 57/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Automatic Safe Update free?
Yes. Automatic Safe Update is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Automatic Safe Update safe to use in 2026?
Automatic Safe Update is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Automatic Safe Update?
Automatic Safe Update is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,335 times since it launched in May 2019. It was downloaded 150 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Automatic Safe Update work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Automatic Safe Update up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does Automatic Safe Update need?
Automatic Safe Update requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Automatic Safe Update last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.14, was released on August 28, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Automatic Safe Update?
Automatic Safe Update is developed and maintained by ABCdatos.

### What are the best alternatives to Automatic Safe Update?
The most popular alternatives to Automatic Safe Update are Disable auto-update Email N… (30K+ installs), WP Auto Updater (7K+ installs) and WP Plugins&Themes Auto Upda… (300+ installs).


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