WordPress plugin comparison
jQuery Updater vs When Is Update
At a glance
- jQuery Updater has more active installs: 20K+, against 10+ for When Is Update.
- On a typical day, jQuery Updater is downloaded about 113 times, When Is Update about 1.
- When Is Update has no reviews yet.
- jQuery Updater was updated more recently: Jul 27, 2026, against Nov 21, 2016 for When Is Update.
- jQuery Updater is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.6.30 for When Is Update.
- jQuery Updater has been around longer: since 2011, against 2016 for When Is Update.
Line by line
jQuery Updater leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  jQuery Updater |  When Is Update |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,337 | #38,367 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.1K | 27 |
| Rating | 4.5(64) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.6.30 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.90 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 10 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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