Update History Panel
v1.1.2by crossandcrown · updated 7 months ago
Log WordPress core, theme, and plugin update history and display it on the Updates screen. A REST API endpoint is available for administrators.
- Rank
- #14,283
- Down36 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 150
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 916
- 916 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Update History Panel at a glance
Update History Panel is a WordPress plugin by crossandcrown with 100+ active installs, the #14,283 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 100% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.2 came out on Mar 16, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 77 plugins tagged “history”, it ranks #19. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats77 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Update History Panel |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 150 · -5.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 151 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 149 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 149 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 150 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 149 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 149 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 148 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 148 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 147 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 159 |
Rank over time
#14,283 · up 191 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,283 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,247 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,251 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,242 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,297 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,355 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,351 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,326 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,318 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,354 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,406 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,439 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,497 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,474 |
Growth %
Average -0.45% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.66% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.34% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.68% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.68% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.55% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #14497 → #14297
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.3
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jan 8, 2026
- Last updated
- Mar 16, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Update History Panel
How many websites use Update History Panel?
Update History Panel is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,283 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Update History Panel been downloaded?
916 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Update History Panel last updated?
Version 1.1.2 came out on Mar 16, 2026 (7 months ago).
Is Update History Panel compatible with the latest WordPress?
Update History Panel’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 Update History Panel still maintained?
Its last release was 7 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Update History Panel have?
No one has reviewed Update History Panel on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Update History Panel?
The plugins most like Update History Panel, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Limit Login Attempts Security (1M+) and Simple History (300K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 150 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 916 |
| Author | crossandcrown |
| First released | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Version | 1.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.3 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Mar 16, 2026 |
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