Auto Update Themes
v0.1.3by Geenyous · updated 10 years ago
This plugin sets Wordpress to automatically download and install theme updates. No configuration needed, simply install the plugin and activate it.
- Rank
- #18,797
- Up45 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 73
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.9K
- 4,894 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Auto Update Themes at a glance
Auto Update Themes is a WordPress plugin by Geenyous with 70+ active installs, the #18,797 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.1.3 came out on Aug 17, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 81 plugins tagged “auto”, it ranks #19. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats42 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Auto Update Themes |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 73 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 73 |
Rank over time
#18,797 · down 31 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,797 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,842 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,833 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,689 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,768 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,825 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,790 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,771 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,444 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,865 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,858 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,766 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.39% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.39% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.37% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -2.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.37% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
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★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.7
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 31, 2015
- Last updated
- Aug 17, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Auto Update Themes
How many websites use Auto Update Themes?
Auto Update Themes is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,797 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Auto Update Themes been downloaded?
4,894 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Auto Update Themes last updated?
Version 0.1.3 came out on Aug 17, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Auto Update Themes compatible with the latest WordPress?
Auto Update Themes’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.
Is Auto Update Themes 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 Themes have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Auto Update Themes?
The plugins most like Auto Update Themes, by the tags they share, are Easy Theme and Plugin Upgrades (60K+), Companion Auto Update (40K+) and Disable All WordPress Updates (20K+). 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 | ≈ 73 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.9K |
| Author | Geenyous |
| First released | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Version | 0.1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 17, 2016 |
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- Installs
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