WordPress plugin comparison
Software License Manager vs UpdatePulse Server
Software License Manager
by mra13 / Team Tips and Tricks HQ
900+ installs4.6
UpdatePulse Server
by Alexandre Froger
40+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Software License Manager has more active installs: 900+, against 40+ for UpdatePulse Server.
- On a typical day, Software License Manager is downloaded about 14 times, UpdatePulse Server about 4.
- UpdatePulse Server is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.6 from 35 reviews.
- UpdatePulse Server was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Aug 17, 2026 for Software License Manager.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Software License Manager has been around longer: since 2014, against 2025 for UpdatePulse Server.
Line by line
Software License Manager leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Software License Manager | UpdatePulse Server |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,244 | #22,905 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 320 | 66 |
| Rating | 4.6(35) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.59 | ×0.30 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 10 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.0 | 8.0 |
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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