Companion Auto Update vs Automatic Safe Update (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Companion Auto Update has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 105 reviews) and leads in active installations (50K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Companion Auto Update has accumulated 4.2M+ total downloads while Automatic Safe Update has 3.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Companion Auto Update | Automatic Safe Update | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 105 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 4.2M+ | ◄ | 3.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2019 | |
| Age | 10 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3.0+ | 4.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.9.4 | 1.1.12 |
Rating
4.8/5Companion Auto Update
◄Automatic Safe UpdateN/A
Total Reviews
105Companion Auto Update
◄Automatic Safe Update0
Active Installs
50K+Companion Auto Update
◄Automatic Safe Update40
Total Downloads
4.2M+Companion Auto Update
◄Automatic Safe Update3.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ACompanion Auto Update
Automatic Safe UpdateN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoCompanion Auto Update
◄Automatic Safe Update1 year ago
First Released
2016Companion Auto Update
Automatic Safe Update2019
Age
10 yearsCompanion Auto Update
Automatic Safe Update7 years
WP Requires
5.3.0+Companion Auto Update
Automatic Safe Update4.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Companion Auto Update
Automatic Safe Update5.4+
Business Model
FreeCompanion Auto Update
Automatic Safe UpdateFree
Latest Version
3.9.4Companion Auto Update
Automatic Safe Update1.1.12
Rating Breakdown
Companion Auto Update
4.8/5(105 reviews)
5
90%
4
5%
3
1%
2
2%
1
3%
Automatic Safe Update
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Companion Auto Update Reviews
by dashmore
Great plugin
Delaying the updates has really improved the reliability of our site.
by sankari
Thanks for this plug-in
Nice options and reliable support.
by Hermann Matthias
GREAT
good idea, and good running, I love this plugin
Automatic Safe Update Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Companion Auto Update or Automatic Safe Update more popular?
Companion Auto Update has 50K+ active installations while Automatic Safe Update has 40. Companion Auto Update is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Companion Auto Update or Automatic Safe Update?
Companion Auto Update has a 4.8/5 rating from 105 reviews, while Automatic Safe Update has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Companion Auto Update and Automatic Safe Update free?
Companion Auto Update is free and Automatic Safe Update is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Companion Auto Update or Automatic Safe Update?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Companion Auto Update was last updated 2 weeks ago and Automatic Safe Update was last updated 1 year ago.
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