# Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU)

> Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) has 70+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 63 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Some alternative (unofficial) Russian localization teams modify the automatic update procedure to download WordPress core packages from their own hosts. The problem is that they systematically fail to deliver updates on…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 70+
- **Total downloads:** 6,892
- **Downloads (30 days):** 63 (+14.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5
- **Last updated:** Sep 5, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sergey Biryukov (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sergeybiryukov/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/restore-automatic-update/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [l10n](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/l10n/) | #10 | 22 |
| [releases](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/releases/) | #1 | 7 |
| [ru_RU](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ru_ru/) | #1 | 2 |
| [translations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/translations/) | #13 | 36 |
| [update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/update/) | #47 | 122 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| l10n | #64 | 101 |
| releases | >100 | 10,000 |
| ru_RU | >100 | 230 |
| translations | >100 | 10,000 |
| update | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loco Translate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loco-translate/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (453) | Sep 30, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [WPBakery Visual Composer & qTranslate-X](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/js-composer-qtranslate-x/) | 7K+ | 3.2/5 (11) | Nov 28, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [ACF: Rus-To-Lat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-rus-to-lat/) | 2K+ | — | Nov 19, 2018 | 28/100 |
| 4 | [Geo to Lat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geo-to-lat/) | 500+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 24, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 5 | [WPLANG Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wplang-lite/) | 400+ | — | Apr 27, 2012 | 27/100 |
| 6 | [Dokan WPML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dokan-wpml/) | 300+ | — | Aug 10, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 7 | [Pure PHP Localization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pure-php-localization/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Apr 27, 2012 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [xLanguage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xlanguage/) | 100+ | 4/5 (2) | Jun 9, 2009 | 29/100 |
| 9 | [Speed Up – Translation Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/speed-up-translation/) | 80+ | 5/5 (2) | Jul 26, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 11 | [Hide "Comments are closed"](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-comments-are-closed/) | 70+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 17, 2016 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) free?
Yes. Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) safe to use in 2026?
Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU)?
Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,892 times since it launched in December 2010. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) work with WordPress 7.1?
Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) last updated?
The latest version, 0.5, was released on September 5, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU)?
Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) is developed and maintained by Sergey Biryukov.

### What are the best alternatives to Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU)?
The most popular alternatives to Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU) are Loco Translate (1M+ installs), WPBakery Visual Composer &… (7K+ installs) and ACF: Rus-To-Lat (2K+ installs).


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