# Upgrade Pilot – PHP Compatibility & Update Freeze Control

> Upgrade Pilot has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 67/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Upgrade Pilot is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.

**PHP compatibility scan, per-plugin update freeze, and alerts when a plugin changes owner, goes abandoned, or is closed for security.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 299
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (-15.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 67/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.10
- **Last updated:** Aug 27, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Luke W (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/lukeaxiomflow/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/upgrade-pilot/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [disable updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-updates/) | #15 | 20 |
| [maintenance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/maintenance/) | >100 | 265 |
| [php compatibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/php-compatibility/) | #5 | 8 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,615 |
| [updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/updates/) | >100 | 148 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| disable updates | >100 | 6,867 |
| maintenance | >100 | 3,205 |
| php compatibility | #63 | 10,000 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| updates | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Easy Updates Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stops-core-theme-and-plugin-updates/) | 300K+ | 4.8/5 (724) | Aug 31, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Disable All WordPress Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-wordpress-updates/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (69) | Aug 15, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 3 | [Disable Updates for WordPress Core, Plugins and Themes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-updates/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (4) | Sep 21, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 4 | [Disable Updates – Updates Manager, Disable Automatic Updates, Disable All Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webcraftic-updates-manager/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (24) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 5 | [WP Disable Automatic Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-disable-automatic-updates/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (3) | May 30, 2022 | 35/100 |
| 6 | [Disable All WP Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-all-wp-updates/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 18, 2021 | 33/100 |
| 7 | [Ignore Or Disable Plugin Update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ignore-single-update/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 18, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 8 | [Version Locker: Disable Updates, Rollback and Downgrade](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/version-locker/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 2, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 9 | [Hide All Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-all-updates/) | 100+ | — | Jan 21, 2020 | 25/100 |
| 10 | [Disable Updates – Selective Update Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/selective-update-control/) | 90+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 10, 2026 | 66/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Upgrade Pilot safe to use in 2026?
Upgrade Pilot is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Upgrade Pilot?
Upgrade Pilot is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 299 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Upgrade Pilot work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Upgrade Pilot up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.

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

### When was Upgrade Pilot last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.10, was released on August 27, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Upgrade Pilot?
Upgrade Pilot is developed and maintained by Luke W.

### What are the best alternatives to Upgrade Pilot?
The most popular alternatives to Upgrade Pilot are Easy Updates Manager (300K+ installs), Disable All WordPress Updat… (10K+ installs) and Disable Updates for WordPre… (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/upgrade-pilot/ · Generated 2026-10-06 13:32 UTC by PageForge