# Simba Plugin Updates Manager

> Simba Plugin Updates Manager has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews and 178 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 75/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Simba Plugin Updates Manager is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.

**Provides a facility for distributing updates and handling licences and renewal reminders for your own WordPress plugins**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 22,663
- **Downloads (30 days):** 178 (+15.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 75/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.12.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** David Anderson / Team Updraft (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/davidanderson/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simba-plugin-updates-manager/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [licences](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/licences/) | #1 | 2 |
| [Plugin Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-updates/) | #12 | 23 |
| [updates server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/updates-server/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wordpress plugin updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-plugin-updates/) | #2 | 2 |
| [Wordpress updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-updates/) | #4 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| licences | #19 | 1,183 |
| Plugin Updates | #23 | 10,000 |
| updates server | #20 | 10,000 |
| wordpress plugin updates | #58 | 10,000 |
| Wordpress updates | #63 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.12: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Leadovation Aero Users](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leadovation-aero-users/) | <10 | — | Sep 23, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simba Plugin Updates Manager free?
Yes. Simba Plugin Updates Manager is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simba Plugin Updates Manager safe to use in 2026?
Simba Plugin Updates Manager is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simba Plugin Updates Manager?
Simba Plugin Updates Manager is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 22,663 times since it launched in March 2015. It was downloaded 178 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simba Plugin Updates Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Simba Plugin Updates Manager up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does Simba Plugin Updates Manager need?
Simba Plugin Updates Manager requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simba Plugin Updates Manager last updated?
The latest version, 1.12.1, was released on August 13, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Simba Plugin Updates Manager?
Simba Plugin Updates Manager is developed and maintained by David Anderson / Team Updraft.

### What are the best alternatives to Simba Plugin Updates Manager?
The most popular alternatives to Simba Plugin Updates Manager are Leadovation Aero Users (<10 installs).


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