# WPuppy

> WPuppy has 20+ active installs and 67 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WPuppy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**WPuppy is software for automatically updating Wordpress Plugins, Themes and Core.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 7,397
- **Downloads (30 days):** 67 (+55.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.4.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 26, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.32
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sem Wong (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sem-wong/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpuppy/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,615 |
| [update plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/update-plugins/) | #1 | 3 |
| [updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/updates/) | #55 | 148 |
| [wordpress auto update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-auto-update/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wordpress update services](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-update-services/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| update plugins | >100 | 10,000 |
| updates | >100 | 10,000 |
| wordpress auto update | >100 | 7,043 |
| wordpress update services | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordfence/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (5,018) | Sep 30, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/really-simple-ssl/) | 3M+ | 4.9/5 (8,864) | Sep 15, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack/) | 3M+ | 3.7/5 (2,407) | Sep 10, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [Hostinger Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hostinger/) | 3M+ | 3.5/5 (40) | Sep 22, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 5 | [Limit Login Attempts Security – Login Security, 2FA, Firewall, Brute Force Prevention](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-login-attempts-reloaded/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,483) | Sep 23, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 6 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 7 | [Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sg-security/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (157) | Aug 28, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Safe SVG](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safe-svg/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (79) | Sep 22, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [ManageWP Worker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/worker/) | 1M+ | 4.6/5 (679) | Aug 21, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 10 | [All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,717) | Sep 17, 2026 | 93/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WPuppy safe to use in 2026?
WPuppy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WPuppy?
WPuppy is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,397 times since it launched in December 2016. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WPuppy work with WordPress 7.1?
WPuppy 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 WPuppy last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.4.2, was released on June 26, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes WPuppy?
WPuppy is developed and maintained by Sem Wong.

### What are the best alternatives to WPuppy?
The most popular alternatives to WPuppy are Wordfence Security (5M+ installs), Really Simple Security (3M+ installs) and Jetpack (3M+ installs).


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