WordPress plugin comparison
Companion Auto Update vs Patchmark
Companion Auto Update
by Papin Schipper
40K+ installs4.8
Patchmark
by ClearanceClarence
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- Companion Auto Update has more active installs: 40K+, against fewer than 10 for Patchmark.
- On a typical day, Companion Auto Update is downloaded about 199 times, Patchmark about 90.
- Patchmark has no reviews yet.
- Patchmark was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Mar 21, 2026 for Companion Auto Update.
- Patchmark is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Companion Auto Update.
- Companion Auto Update has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for Patchmark.
Line by line
Companion Auto Update leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Companion Auto Update | Patchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #822 | #60,524 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.8K | 385 |
| Rating | 4.8(105) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.81 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 3 days 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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