Automatic Updates
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.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Automatic Updates stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Automatic updates | >100 |
| update plugins | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Automatic Updates
From the official readme · v1.3.3Description
Automatic Updates
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.
Installation
- Install using the WordPress built-in Plugin installer, or Extract the zip file and drop the contents in the
wp-content/plugins/directory of your WordPress installation. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
For developers
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Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Automatic Updates: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
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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