Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU)
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…
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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.
- Small user base (70+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Restore Automatic Update (r… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| l10n | #64 |
| releases | >100 |
| ru_RU | >100 |
| translations | >100 |
| update | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU)
From the official readme · v0.5Description
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 time (even security updates) and currently provide no visible support for their releases.
This plugin allows you to update any outdated Russian WordPress package to the latest release from ru.wordpress.org.
You can safely remove the plugin after the update.
Thanks to AlexPTS for the idea.
Installation
- Upload
restore-automatic-updatefolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Changelog
0.5
- Updated for WordPress 3.7
0.4
- Updated for WordPress 3.4
0.3
- Updated for WordPress 3.2
0.2
- Added reinstatement of the original API server
0.1
- Initial release
For developers
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FAQ
Restore Automatic Update (ru_RU): quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
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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