# Version Pilot – Plugin Update Manager

> Version Pilot has <10 active installs and 36 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Version Pilot shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Version Pilot offers a decentralized and seamless update solution for WordPress plugin developers who host their plugins outside the official repository. It perfectly mimics the native WordPress update experience…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 488
- **Downloads (30 days):** 36 (+80% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 5, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** wowown (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wowown/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/version-pilot/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [auto-update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/auto-update/) | #18 | 21 |
| [custom-updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-updater/) | #1 | 1 |
| [plugin updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-updater/) | #2 | 2 |
| [self hosted](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/self-hosted/) | #12 | 13 |
| [version control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/version-control/) | #14 | 20 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| auto-update | >100 | 7,171 |
| custom-updater | >100 | 519 |
| plugin updater | >100 | 768 |
| self hosted | >100 | 1,824 |
| version control | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable auto-update Email Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-auto-update-email-notifications/) | 30K+ | 4.5/5 (15) | Jan 21, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 2 | [WP Auto Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-auto-updater/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (10) | Jun 4, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 3 | [WP Plugins&Themes Auto Update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-pluginsthemes-auto-update/) | 300+ | 3/5 (3) | Oct 28, 2023 | 27/100 |
| 4 | [Auto Update Copyright Year by Computech Store](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-update-copyright-year-by-computech-store/) | 80+ | — | Feb 22, 2025 | 28/100 |
| 5 | [kanenas — Minor/Patch Auto-Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates/) | 40+ | — | May 10, 2026 | 45/100 |
| 6 | [Automatic Safe Update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-safe-update/) | 30+ | — | Aug 28, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 7 | [Updatronix – Update Manager Enhanced](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/updatronix/) | 30+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 5, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 8 | [Disable All WordPress Updates and Theme Editors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-automatic-updates-and-theme-editors/) | 30+ | 4/5 (4) | Jan 20, 2025 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [Auto Cart Quantity Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-cart-quantity-updater/) | 30+ | — | May 26, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 10 | [WP Command and Control Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpcommand/) | 10+ | — | Aug 31, 2026 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Version Pilot safe to use in 2026?
Version Pilot shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Version Pilot?
Version Pilot is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 488 times since it launched in July 2025. It was downloaded 36 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Version Pilot work with WordPress 7.1?
Version Pilot is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Version Pilot need?
Version Pilot requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Version Pilot last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.0, was released on September 5, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Version Pilot?
Version Pilot is developed and maintained by wowown.

### What are the best alternatives to Version Pilot?
The most popular alternatives to Version Pilot are Disable auto-update Email N… (30K+ installs), WP Auto Updater (7K+ installs) and WP Plugins&Themes Auto Upda… (300+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/version-pilot/ · Generated 2026-10-06 10:31 UTC by PageForge