CM Update History
v1.0by Chris Malone · updated 3 years ago
A lightweight plugin that tracks plugins, themes, and WordPress Core for updates, activations, and deactivations. The log is displayed on a Dashboard …
- Rank
- #38,404
- Up7,007 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.2K
- 1,192 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
CM Update History at a glance
CM Update History is a WordPress plugin by Chris Malone with 10+ active installs, the #38,404 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 25% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Mar 1, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. Among the 100 plugins tagged “documentation”, it ranks #41. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats34 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | CM Update History |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +15.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#38,404 · up 5,477 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #38,404 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #45,411 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #38,236 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #44,732 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #46,312 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #36,507 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #39,640 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #40,584 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #40,178 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #39,719 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,546 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #43,881 |
Growth %
Average +1.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +12.50% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 6.1.16
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 1, 2023
- Last updated
- Mar 1, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about CM Update History
How many websites use CM Update History?
CM Update History is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #38,404 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has CM Update History been downloaded?
1,192 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was CM Update History last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Mar 1, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is CM Update History compatible with the latest WordPress?
CM Update History’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, 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 CM Update History still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does CM Update History have?
No one has reviewed CM Update History on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to CM Update History?
The plugins most like CM Update History, by the tags they share, are Easy Theme and Plugin Upgrades (60K+), Disable All WordPress Updates (20K+) and Child Theme Configurator (300K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.2K |
| Author | Chris Malone |
| First released | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 1, 2023 |
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