Activate Update Services
v1.0.7by feedmeastraycat · updated 10 years ago
WordPress removes the Update Services ability when you create a network. Activate this plugin to get it back.
- Rank
- #12,669
- Down31 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 223
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 40.8K
- 40,835 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Activate Update Services at a glance
Activate Update Services is a WordPress plugin by feedmeastraycat with 200+ active installs, the #12,669 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 10% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.7 came out on May 21, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 93 plugins tagged “wpmu”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats180 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Activate Update Services |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 223 · -2.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 223 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 224 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 224 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 223 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 222 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 222 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 223 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 223 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 224 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 224 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 228 |
Rank over time
#12,669 · down 37 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,669 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,638 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,641 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,637 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,651 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,667 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,704 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,686 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,639 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,651 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,620 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,636 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,632 |
Growth %
Average -0.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.90% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.75% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.7
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.0
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 3, 2010
- Last updated
- May 21, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Activate Update Services
How many websites use Activate Update Services?
Activate Update Services is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,669 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Activate Update Services been downloaded?
40,835 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Activate Update Services last updated?
Version 1.0.7 came out on May 21, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Activate Update Services compatible with the latest WordPress?
Activate Update Services’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Activate Update Services still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Activate Update Services have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Activate Update Services?
The plugins most like Activate Update Services, by the tags they share, are Network Ping (10+), Network Username Restrictions Override (80+) and Update Time Zones Across Network (10+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 223 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 40.8K |
| Author | feedmeastraycat |
| First released | Jul 3, 2010 |
| Version | 1.0.7 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 21, 2016 |
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