WordPress plugin comparison
Companion Auto Update vs Simple Update
Companion Auto Update
by Papin Schipper
40K+ installs4.8
Simple Update
by mariodabek
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- Companion Auto Update has more active installs: 40K+, against fewer than 10 for Simple Update.
- On a typical day, Companion Auto Update is downloaded about 199 times, Simple Update about 1.
- Simple Update has no reviews yet.
- Companion Auto Update was updated more recently: Mar 21, 2026, against Jun 14, 2016 for Simple Update.
- Companion Auto Update is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 4.5.33 for Simple Update.
Line by line
Companion Auto Update leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Companion Auto Update | Simple Update |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #824 | – |
| Active installs | 40K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.8K | 23 |
| Rating | 4.8(105) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 4.5.33 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 10 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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