# Automatic Updates

> Automatic Updates has 10+ active installs and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Automatic Updates shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**allows admin to manage the automatic updates of the core wordpress and the plugins. The plugin will also allow admin to toggle email notifications with wordpress updates.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,872
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (+72.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.3
- **Last updated:** Sep 23, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.28
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** thapa.laxman (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/thapalaxman/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/automatic-updates/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Automatic updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automatic-updates/) | #13 | 20 |
| [update plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/update-plugins/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic updates | >100 | 9,064 |
| update plugins | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable Updates – Updates Manager, Disable Automatic Updates, Disable All Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webcraftic-updates-manager/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (24) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 2 | [WP Auto Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-auto-updater/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (10) | Jun 4, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 3 | [Update Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/update-control/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (17) | Jun 16, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 4 | [WP Disable Automatic Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-disable-automatic-updates/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (3) | May 30, 2022 | 35/100 |
| 5 | [WP Automatic Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-automatic-updates/) | 400+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 16, 2018 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [Disable Automatic Updates – Enable/Disable core, plugins, themes, translation updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-automatic-updates/) | 100+ | 2.3/5 (3) | Mar 23, 2019 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [Version Locker: Disable Updates, Rollback and Downgrade](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/version-locker/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 2, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [Background Update Notification Email Address](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/background-update-notification-email-address/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Dec 11, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [Disable Updates – Selective Update Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/selective-update-control/) | 90+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 10, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 10 | [Auto Update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-update/) | 90+ | — | Mar 14, 2026 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Automatic Updates safe to use in 2026?
Automatic Updates shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Automatic Updates?
Automatic Updates is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,872 times since it launched in April 2019. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Automatic Updates work with WordPress 7.1?
Automatic Updates is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Automatic Updates last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.3, was released on September 23, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Automatic Updates?
Automatic Updates is developed and maintained by thapa.laxman.

### What are the best alternatives to Automatic Updates?
The most popular alternatives to Automatic Updates are Disable Updates (9K+ installs), WP Auto Updater (7K+ installs) and Update Control (4K+ installs).


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