WP Automatic Updates
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.
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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.
- Small user base (400+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
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 WP Automatic Updates stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Automatic updates | >100 |
| background updates | >100 |
| core updates | >100 |
| Plugin Updates | >100 |
| translation updates | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About WP Automatic Updates
From the official readme · v1.1.6Description
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.
Features
In a matter of few clicks, you will be able to:
- Set Minor/Major Core Updates
- Set Plugin Updates
- Set Theme Updates
- Set Translations Updates
Languages
- English
- Dutch
- French
Installation
- Download and extract plugin files to wp-content/plugin directory.
- Activate the plugin through the WordPress admin interface.
You will find ‘Updates’ menu in your WordPress Settings panel.
Changelog
Fixed: Grammatical corrections Fixed notices faced with WP_debug Like "undefined index" for "minor", "major" and "translation updates"
1.1.6
- Minor Changes in Readme file
1.1.5
- Minor Changes in Options Labels
1.1.4
- Minor Changes
1.1.3
- Fixed: Grammatical corrections in the admin section of the plugin.
1.1.2
- Improved admin options page to look more appealing
1.1.1
- Default values changed to have plugins updated automatically
Screenshots
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
WP Automatic Updates: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
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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