WordPress plugin comparison
Companion Auto Update vs When Is Update
At a glance
- Companion Auto Update has more active installs: 40K+, against 10+ for When Is Update.
- On a typical day, Companion Auto Update is downloaded about 199 times, When Is Update about 1.
- When Is Update has no reviews yet.
- Companion Auto Update was updated more recently: Mar 21, 2026, against Nov 21, 2016 for When Is Update.
- Companion Auto Update is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 4.6.30 for When Is Update.
Line by line
Companion Auto Update leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Companion Auto Update |  When Is Update |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #824 | #38,367 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.8K | 27 |
| Rating | 4.8(105) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 4.6.30 |
| 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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