WP Automatic Updates vs Available Updates (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, WP Automatic Updates has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Automatic Updates has accumulated 27K+ total downloads while Available Updates has 3.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Automatic Updates | Available Updates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 27K+ | ◄ | 3.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2018 | |
| Age | 11 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.7+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 8.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.6 | 1.4.1 |
Rating
5/5WP Automatic Updates
Available Updates5/5
Total Reviews
2WP Automatic Updates
◄Available Updates1
Active Installs
400WP Automatic Updates
◄Available Updates10
Total Downloads
27K+WP Automatic Updates
◄Available Updates3.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Automatic Updates
Available UpdatesN/A
Last Updated
7 years agoWP Automatic Updates
►Available Updates1 year ago
First Released
2015WP Automatic Updates
Available Updates2018
Age
11 yearsWP Automatic Updates
Available Updates8 years
WP Requires
3.7+WP Automatic Updates
Available Updates6.0+
PHP Requires
false+WP Automatic Updates
Available Updates8.2+
Business Model
FreeWP Automatic Updates
Available UpdatesFree
Latest Version
1.1.6WP Automatic Updates
Available Updates1.4.1
Rating Breakdown
WP Automatic Updates
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Available Updates
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Automatic Updates or Available Updates more popular?
WP Automatic Updates has 400 active installations while Available Updates has 10. WP Automatic Updates is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Automatic Updates or Available Updates?
WP Automatic Updates has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Available Updates has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP Automatic Updates and Available Updates free?
WP Automatic Updates is free and Available Updates is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Automatic Updates or Available Updates?
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?
WP Automatic Updates was last updated 7 years ago and Available Updates was last updated 1 year ago.
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