WP Update Checklist
v0.1by michalblazek · updated 5 years ago
Checklist for WordPress core, plugin updates and themes updates. What should your developer always check.
- Rank
- #47,096
- Down5,715 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.2K
- 1,226 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Update Checklist at a glance
WP Update Checklist is a WordPress plugin by michalblazek with 10+ active installs, the #47,096 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1 came out on Feb 1, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.6.23. Among the 26 plugins tagged “upgrade”, it ranks #21. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats28 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Update Checklist |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -14.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#47,096 · down 4,795 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,096 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #41,381 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #39,448 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #40,751 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #44,976 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #46,685 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #41,810 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #44,457 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #36,594 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,301 |
Growth %
Average -1.28% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +7.14% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #36594 → #39448
- Tested up to 5.6.22 → 5.6.23
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 5.6.23
- Requires PHP
- 5.3
- First released
- Feb 23, 2020
- Last updated
- Feb 1, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Update Checklist
How many websites use WP Update Checklist?
WP Update Checklist is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #47,096 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Update Checklist been downloaded?
1,226 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP Update Checklist last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Feb 1, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is WP Update Checklist compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Update Checklist’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.6.23, 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 WP Update Checklist still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Update Checklist have?
No one has reviewed WP Update Checklist on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Update Checklist?
The plugins most like WP Update Checklist, by the tags they share, are Simple Automatic Updates (2K+), WP Core Update Cleaner (800+) and Modular DS (40K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.2K |
| Author | michalblazek |
| First released | Feb 23, 2020 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 |
| Last updated | Feb 1, 2021 |
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