# Automatic Updates Enabled

> Automatic Updates Enabled has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 66 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Automatic Updates Enabled shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**This plugin turns on WordPress auto-updates by default for every plugin installed and activated on your website later then this plugin was activated.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,380
- **Downloads (30 days):** 66 (+26.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 31, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.22
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+, PHP 5.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Piotr Moćko (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/piotrmocko/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/automatic-updates-enabled/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [auto updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/auto-updates/) | #4 | 5 |
| [Automatic updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automatic-updates/) | #17 | 20 |
| [plugins auto-update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugins-auto-update/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| auto updates | >100 | 7,173 |
| Automatic updates | >100 | 9,064 |
| plugins auto-update | >100 | 7,165 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-time-capsule/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (128) | Jun 10, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 2 | [Fuerte-WP / WordPress Security, Auto-Updates and Admin Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fuerte-wp/) | 100+ | — | Sep 29, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 3 | [Slotbaas – Security, Scanner & Firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slotbaas/) | 10+ | — | Sep 3, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 5 | [UpdateGuard – Safe Update Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/updateguard/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Sep 29, 2026 | 59/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Automatic Updates Enabled safe to use in 2026?
Automatic Updates Enabled shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Automatic Updates Enabled?
Automatic Updates Enabled is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,380 times since it launched in July 2020. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Automatic Updates Enabled work with WordPress 7.1?
Automatic Updates Enabled is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.22, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Automatic Updates Enabled need?
Automatic Updates Enabled requires PHP 5.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Automatic Updates Enabled last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on July 31, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Automatic Updates Enabled?
Automatic Updates Enabled is developed and maintained by Piotr Moćko.

### What are the best alternatives to Automatic Updates Enabled?
The most popular alternatives to Automatic Updates Enabled are Backup and Staging by WP Ti… (10K+ installs), Fuerte-WP (100+ installs) and Slotbaas (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-updates-enabled/ · Generated 2026-10-06 08:39 UTC by PageForge