# WP Automatic Updates

> WP Automatic Updates has 400+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 104 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Automatic Updates shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**An easy-to-use plugin settings panel where you can set automatic updates on or off for themes, plugins, and core updates from plugin options.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 27,680
- **Downloads (30 days):** 104 (+31.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.6
- **Last updated:** Aug 16, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.32
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ankit Singla (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/aksingla/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-automatic-updates/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Automatic updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automatic-updates/) | #5 | 20 |
| [background updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/background-updates/) | #2 | 4 |
| [core updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/core-updates/) | #3 | 10 |
| [Plugin Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-updates/) | #2 | 23 |
| [translation updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/translation-updates/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic updates | >100 | 9,064 |
| background updates | >100 | 5,864 |
| core updates | >100 | 6,671 |
| Plugin Updates | >100 | 10,000 |
| translation updates | >100 | 8,623 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [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 |
| 2 | [WP Auto Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-auto-updater/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (10) | Jun 4, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 3 | [Update Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/update-control/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (17) | Jun 16, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 4 | [WP Disable Automatic Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-disable-automatic-updates/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (3) | May 30, 2022 | 35/100 |
| 6 | [Disable Automatic Updates – Enable/Disable core, plugins, themes, translation updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-automatic-updates/) | 100+ | 2.3/5 (3) | Mar 23, 2019 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [Version Locker: Disable Updates, Rollback and Downgrade](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/version-locker/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 2, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [Background Update Notification Email Address](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/background-update-notification-email-address/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Dec 11, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [Disable Updates – Selective Update Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/selective-update-control/) | 90+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 10, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 10 | [Auto Update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-update/) | 90+ | — | Mar 14, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 11 | [kanenas — Minor/Patch Auto-Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates/) | 40+ | — | May 10, 2026 | 45/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Automatic Updates free?
Yes. WP Automatic Updates is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Automatic Updates safe to use in 2026?
WP Automatic Updates shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Automatic Updates?
WP Automatic Updates is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 27,680 times since it launched in March 2015. It was downloaded 104 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Automatic Updates work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Automatic Updates is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Automatic Updates last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.6, was released on August 16, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes WP Automatic Updates?
WP Automatic Updates is developed and maintained by Ankit Singla.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Automatic Updates?
The most popular alternatives to WP Automatic Updates are Disable Updates (9K+ installs), WP Auto Updater (7K+ installs) and Update Control (4K+ installs).


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