# Check Update Servers

> Check Update Servers has <10 active installs and 68 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Check Update Servers shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Check whether is wordpress.org plugin library is reachable by your website host. This plugin sends a small curl request to check that your website can communicate with api.wordpress.org.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,116
- **Downloads (30 days):** 68 (+33.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 5, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.16
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** simkog (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/simkog/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/check-update-servers/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [curl](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/curl/) | #5 | 5 |
| [update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/update/) | >100 | 122 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| curl | >100 | 1,430 |
| update | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [SaFly Curl Patch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safly-curl-patch/) | 200+ | 5/5 (5) | Feb 8, 2018 | 38/100 |
| 2 | [EZ SHORTCURL Shortcodes to Fetch and Parse External Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcurl/) | 70+ | 5/5 (5) | Dec 16, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [Fetch URL – Fetch and Parse External Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fetchurl/) | 10+ | — | Dec 30, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Code Repository](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-repository/) | 10+ | — | Jun 9, 2014 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Check Update Servers safe to use in 2026?
Check Update Servers shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Check Update Servers?
Check Update Servers is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,116 times since it launched in October 2022. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Check Update Servers work with WordPress 7.1?
Check Update Servers is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.16, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Check Update Servers need?
Check Update Servers requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Check Update Servers last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on October 5, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Check Update Servers?
Check Update Servers is developed and maintained by simkog.

### What are the best alternatives to Check Update Servers?
The most popular alternatives to Check Update Servers are SaFly Curl Patch (200+ installs), EZ SHORTCURL Shortcodes to… (70+ installs) and Fetch URL (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/check-update-servers/ · Generated 2026-10-06 13:20 UTC by PageForge