Auto Update Plugins
v0.1.4by Geenyous · updated 10 years ago
This plugin sets Wordpress to automatically download and install plugin updates. No configuration needed, simply install the plugin and activate it.
- Rank
- #5,798
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,470
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 12.8K
- 12,833 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Auto Update Plugins at a glance
Auto Update Plugins is a WordPress plugin by Geenyous with 1K+ active installs, the #5,798 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 0.1.4 came out on Aug 17, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 14 plugins tagged “automatically”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats238 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Auto Update Plugins |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,469 · -7.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,469 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,468 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,468 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,470 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,467 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,469 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,471 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,471 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,471 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,470 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,471 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,585 |
Rank over time
#5,798 · up 13 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,798 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,800 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,801 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,800 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,796 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,799 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,794 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,790 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,790 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,785 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,800 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,816 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,811 |
Growth %
Average -0.63% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.19% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
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.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.7
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 27, 2015
- Last updated
- Aug 17, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Auto Update Plugins
How many websites use Auto Update Plugins?
Auto Update Plugins is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,798 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Auto Update Plugins been downloaded?
12,833 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats
When was Auto Update Plugins last updated?
Version 0.1.4 came out on Aug 17, 2016 (10 years ago). See every release
Is Auto Update Plugins compatible with the latest WordPress?
Auto Update Plugins’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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.
Does Auto Update Plugins have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Auto Update Plugins. See its security record
Is Auto Update Plugins 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 Auto Update Plugins have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Auto Update Plugins?
The plugins most like Auto Update Plugins, by the tags they share, are Auto Updates (1K+), Copyright Year Update (100+) and Companion Auto Update (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 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 | ≈ 1,470 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 12.8K |
| Author | Geenyous |
| First released | Mar 27, 2015 |
| Version | 0.1.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 17, 2016 |
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