# Best Background Updates Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 4 background updates plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: WP Auto Updater, WP Automatic Updates, Background Update Notificat….

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Auto Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-auto-updater/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (10) | Jun 4, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 2 | [WP Automatic Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-automatic-updates/) | 400+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 16, 2018 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [Background Update Notification Email Address](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/background-update-notification-email-address/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Dec 11, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Auto Update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-update/) | 90+ | — | Mar 14, 2026 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular background updates plugin for WordPress?
WP Auto Updater is the most popular background updates plugin with 7K+ active installs and a 4.6/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many background updates plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 4 plugins tagged “background updates” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these background updates plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 4 background updates plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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