Custom WP Update Message
v1.0.4by computercourage · updated 7 years ago
Customize and control the WordPress update message in the dashboard.
- Rank
- #25,706
- Down268 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 26
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.4K
- 4,373 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom WP Update Message at a glance
Custom WP Update Message is a WordPress plugin by computercourage with 20+ active installs, the #25,706 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 60% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.4 came out on Jul 25, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. Among the 7 plugins tagged “core update”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats292 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom WP Update Message |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 61 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 26 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 28 |
Rank over time
#25,706 · down 361 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,706 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,438 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,612 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,659 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,688 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,442 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,345 |
Growth %
Average -0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -3.70% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.92% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -3.70% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.57% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +33.3%
- Tested up to 5.2.29 → 5.2.30
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 5.2.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 6, 2011
- Last updated
- Jul 25, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom WP Update Message
How many websites use Custom WP Update Message?
Custom WP Update Message is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,706 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom WP Update Message been downloaded?
4,373 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Custom WP Update Message last updated?
Version 1.0.4 came out on Jul 25, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is Custom WP Update Message compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom WP Update Message’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Custom WP Update Message still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom WP Update Message have?
No one has reviewed Custom WP Update Message on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Custom WP Update Message?
The plugins most like Custom WP Update Message, by the tags they share, are Disable WordPress Update Notifications and auto-update Email Notifications (10K+), Disable Updates for WordPress Core, Plugins and Themes (9K+) and Disable WordPress Core Update Email (2K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 26 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.4K |
| Author | computercourage |
| First released | Jul 6, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 25, 2019 |
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