WordPress plugin comparison
Companion Auto Update vs k-OutDated Checker (k-OC)
Companion Auto Update
by Papin Schipper
40K+ installs4.8
k-OutDated Checker (k-OC)
by kanenas
60+ installs3.0
At a glance
- Companion Auto Update has more active installs: 40K+, against 60+ for k-OutDated Checker (k-OC).
- On a typical day, Companion Auto Update is downloaded about 199 times, k-OutDated Checker (k-OC) about 3.
- Companion Auto Update is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 105 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- Companion Auto Update was updated more recently: Mar 21, 2026, against Jan 25, 2026 for k-OutDated Checker (k-OC).
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- k-OutDated Checker (k-OC) has been around longer: since 2015, against 2016 for Companion Auto Update.
Line by line
Companion Auto Update leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Companion Auto Update | k-OutDated Checker (k-OC) |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #823 | #19,094 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 6.2K | 71 |
| Rating | 4.8(105) | 3.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×0.19 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.2 |
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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