WordPress plugin comparison
PatchOn Agent vs WP Auto Updater
At a glance
- WP Auto Updater has more active installs: 7K+, against 10+ for PatchOn Agent.
- On a typical day, WP Auto Updater is downloaded about 37 times, PatchOn Agent about 4.
- PatchOn Agent is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.6 from 10 reviews.
- PatchOn Agent was updated more recently: Aug 9, 2026, against Jun 4, 2026 for WP Auto Updater.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- WP Auto Updater has been around longer: since 2017, against 2026 for PatchOn Agent.
Line by line
WP Auto Updater leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PatchOn Agent |  WP Auto Updater |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #31,407 | #2,570 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 7K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 83 | 819 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.6(10) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×0.80 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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