Automatic Updates vs WP Auto Update Plugins (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, Automatic Updates has a higher user rating (0/5 from 0 reviews) and leads in active installations (10 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Automatic Updates has accumulated 1.6K+ total downloads while WP Auto Update Plugins has 1.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Automatic Updates | WP Auto Update Plugins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | N/A | |
| Total Reviews | 0 | 0 | |
| Active Installs | 10 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 1.6K+ | ◄ | 1.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2018 | |
| Age | 7 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0.0+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.3 | 1.0.3 |
Rating
N/AAutomatic Updates
WP Auto Update PluginsN/A
Total Reviews
0Automatic Updates
WP Auto Update Plugins0
Active Installs
10Automatic Updates
◄WP Auto Update Plugins0
Total Downloads
1.6K+Automatic Updates
◄WP Auto Update Plugins1.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AAutomatic Updates
WP Auto Update PluginsN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoAutomatic Updates
◄WP Auto Update Plugins7 years ago
First Released
2019Automatic Updates
WP Auto Update Plugins2018
Age
7 yearsAutomatic Updates
WP Auto Update Plugins8 years
WP Requires
4.0.0+Automatic Updates
WP Auto Update Plugins4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Automatic Updates
WP Auto Update Pluginsfalse+
Business Model
FreeAutomatic Updates
WP Auto Update PluginsFree
Latest Version
1.3.3Automatic Updates
WP Auto Update Plugins1.0.3
Rating Breakdown
Automatic Updates
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Auto Update Plugins
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Automatic Updates or WP Auto Update Plugins more popular?
Automatic Updates has 10 active installations while WP Auto Update Plugins has 0. Automatic Updates is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Automatic Updates or WP Auto Update Plugins?
Automatic Updates has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while WP Auto Update Plugins has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Automatic Updates and WP Auto Update Plugins free?
Automatic Updates is free and WP Auto Update Plugins is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Automatic Updates or WP Auto Update Plugins?
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?
Automatic Updates was last updated 6 years ago and WP Auto Update Plugins was last updated 7 years ago.
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