Check Update Servers
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.
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (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 Check Update Servers stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| curl | >100 |
| update | >100 |
About Check Update Servers
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
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.
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Check Update Servers: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
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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