WordPress plugin comparison
Companion Auto Update vs Windows Compatibility Fix
Companion Auto Update
by Papin Schipper
40K+ installs4.8
Windows Compatibility Fix
by Dave Jesch
1K+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Companion Auto Update has more active installs: 40K+, against 1K+ for Windows Compatibility Fix.
- On a typical day, Companion Auto Update is downloaded about 199 times, Windows Compatibility Fix about 12.
- Windows Compatibility Fix is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews, against 4.8 from 105 reviews.
- Companion Auto Update was updated more recently: Mar 21, 2026, against Oct 22, 2018 for Windows Compatibility Fix.
- Companion Auto Update is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 5.0.31 for Windows Compatibility Fix.
- Companion Auto Update has been around longer: since 2016, against 2017 for Windows Compatibility Fix.
Line by line
Companion Auto Update leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Companion Auto Update | Windows Compatibility Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #824 | #6,706 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.8K | 233 |
| Rating | 4.8(105) | 5.0(8) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 5.0.31 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 8 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 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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