# Update Press – Keep your users informed about changes and updates

> Update Press has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Update Press shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Share information, News, and updates with your users through an interactive floating widget on the front end.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,143
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (+102.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.6
- **Last updated:** Apr 9, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Seventh Sky (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/7thskysoftware/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/updatepress/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [changelog](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/changelog/) | #23 | 35 |
| [news](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/news/) | >100 | 209 |
| [notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notification/) | >100 | 309 |
| [updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/updates/) | >100 | 148 |
| [Wordpress updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-updates/) | #6 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| changelog | >100 | 2,948 |
| news | >100 | 10,000 |
| notification | >100 | 8,792 |
| updates | >100 | 10,000 |
| Wordpress updates | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Theme Changelogs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-theme-changelogs/) | 800+ | 5/5 (3) | Apr 1, 2020 | 34/100 |
| 2 | [Simple History Beaver Builder Add-On](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/extended-simple-history-for-beaver-builder/) | 300+ | — | Feb 20, 2026 | 30/100 |
| 3 | [CBX Changelog & Release Note](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cbxchangelog/) | 300+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 29, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 4 | [Changeloger – Changelog, Release Notes, Roadmap & Feature Requests](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/changeloger/) | 200+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 29, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [Beamer – newsfeed and push notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/beamer/) | 200+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Sep 20, 2023 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [Changelogger](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/changelogger/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 15, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 7 | [NextCellent Simple History](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ngg-simple-history/) | 60+ | — | Apr 1, 2016 | 25/100 |
| 8 | [WP Changes Tracker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-changes-tracker/) | 40+ | 3.2/5 (5) | Nov 13, 2012 | 29/100 |
| 9 | [Product Revisions for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/product-revisions-for-woocommerce/) | 20+ | — | Sep 4, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 10 | [Changelog as a Service – Publish, Display, and Communicate Beautiful Changelogs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/changelog-service/) | 10+ | 5/5 (7) | Sep 15, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Update Press free?
Yes. Update Press is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Update Press safe to use in 2026?
Update Press shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Update Press?
Update Press is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,143 times since it launched in March 2025. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Update Press work with WordPress 7.1?
Update Press is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Update Press last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.6, was released on April 9, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes Update Press?
Update Press is developed and maintained by Seventh Sky.

### What are the best alternatives to Update Press?
The most popular alternatives to Update Press are WP Theme Changelogs (800+ installs), Simple History Beaver Build… (300+ installs) and CBX Changelog & Release Note (300+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/updatepress/ · Generated 2026-10-06 06:54 UTC by PageForge