Upgrade Pilot – PHP Compatibility & Update Freeze Control
v1.0.11by Luke W · updated 16 days ago
PHP compatibility scan, per-plugin update freeze, and alerts when a plugin changes owner, goes abandoned, or is closed for security.
- Rank
- #55,366
- Up13,425 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 6
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 433
- 433 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Upgrade Pilot at a glance
Upgrade Pilot is a WordPress plugin by Luke W with fewer than 10 active installs, the #55,366 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.11 came out on Oct 23, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 18 plugins tagged “php compatibility”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats120 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Upgrade Pilot |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 6 · +100.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
Rank over time
#55,366 · up 13,374 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #55,366 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #68,791 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #52,784 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #48,857 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #53,504 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #63,581 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #68,740 |
Growth %
Average +6.50% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +33.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #68740 → #52784
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.11
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jul 17, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 23, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Upgrade Pilot
How many websites use Upgrade Pilot?
Upgrade Pilot is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #55,366 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Upgrade Pilot been downloaded?
433 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Upgrade Pilot last updated?
Version 1.0.11 came out on Oct 23, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Is Upgrade Pilot compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Upgrade Pilot still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Upgrade Pilot have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Upgrade Pilot?
The plugins most like Upgrade Pilot, by the tags they share, are XO Security (30K+), Wordfence Security (5M+) and Jetpack (3M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 6 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 433 |
| Author | Luke W |
| First released | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Version | 1.0.11 |
| Requires WP | 6.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
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