Updatepilot Update Log
Log currently available WordPress core, plugin and theme updates to a Google Sheet, organized into monthly tabs.
Use with caution
Updatepilot Update Log works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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 Updatepilot Update Log stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Google Sheets | >100 |
| Plugin Updates | >100 |
| theme updates | >100 |
| tracking | >100 |
| updates | >100 |
About Updatepilot Update Log
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Updatepilot Update Log keeps log of every pending WordPress core, plugin, and theme update in a Google Sheet.
- Click “Sync to Sheet” any time — nothing runs automatically or on a schedule.
- Reads live “update available” data (same source as update-core.php).
- Rows are written to a tab named for the current month (e.g. Jun26, Aug26); a new tab is created automatically the first time you sync in a new month.
- If an item already has a row this month and a newer version later becomes available, that row is updated in place instead of duplicated.
- Items whose available version hasn’t changed are left untouched, so any “Updated” checkbox you’ve already ticked stays as you left it.
- The default blank “Sheet1” tab Google creates for new spreadsheets is automatically removed once a real month tab exists.
- Connects to your Sheet via a small Apps Script you deploy yourself — no Google Cloud project, API keys, or OAuth setup required.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/updatepilot-update-log/, or install via the Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin.
- Go to Updatepilot Update Log in the admin menu.
- Follow the “One-time Google Sheet setup” steps on that page: open your Sheet, paste the provided script into Extensions > Apps Script, deploy it as a Web App, and copy the resulting URL.
- Paste the Web App URL and your chosen secret into Settings, Save.
- Click Sync to Sheet.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Google Sheet link directly?
Writing to a sheet always needs some form of authorization — Google doesn’t allow it from a bare link. Rather than requiring a Google Cloud project or OAuth setup, this plugin has you deploy a small Apps Script bound to your own sheet instead. It’s a one-time, few-minutes setup entirely inside Google Sheets, with no external accounts or API keys.
Will syncing overwrite my manually-ticked checkboxes?
No. A row is only touched if its available update version has actually changed since the last sync. If nothing changed, that row (and its checkbox) is left exactly as you left it.
Does this run automatically?
No. Sync only happens when you click “Sync to Sheet” in the admin page.
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FAQ
Updatepilot Update Log: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is Updatepilot Update Log free?
Yes. Updatepilot Update Log is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Updatepilot Update Log safe to use in 2026?
Updatepilot Update Log works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Updatepilot Update Log?
Updatepilot Update Log is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 174 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.
Does Updatepilot Update Log work with WordPress 7.1?
Updatepilot Update Log is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Updatepilot Update Log need?
Updatepilot Update Log requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Updatepilot Update Log last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 8, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Updatepilot Update Log?
Updatepilot Update Log is developed and maintained by Anushka Deshingkar.
What are the best alternatives to Updatepilot Update Log?
The most popular alternatives to Updatepilot Update Log are OttoKit: All-in-One Automat… (90K+ installs), GSheetConnector (40K+ installs) and FormsDB (20K+ installs).
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