WordPress plugin comparison
Auto Update vs Softlinkster Update Shield
Auto Update
by Valeriu Tihai
90+ installs
Softlinkster Update Shield
by Khurram Shehzad
Fewer than 10 installs5.0
At a glance
- Auto Update has more active installs: 90+, against fewer than 10 for Softlinkster Update Shield.
- Auto Update has no reviews yet.
- Softlinkster Update Shield was updated more recently: Aug 26, 2026, against Mar 14, 2026 for Auto Update.
- Softlinkster Update Shield is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.9.11 for Auto Update.
- Auto Update has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for Softlinkster Update Shield.
Line by line
Level: each leads on 3 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Auto Update | Softlinkster Update Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #17,296 | #57,480 |
| Active installs | 90+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 51 | 54 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.21 | ×0.07 |
| Last release | 8 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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