Companion Auto Update vs Circuit Breaker (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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Companion Auto Update has accumulated 4.2M+ total downloads while Circuit Breaker has 166.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Companion Auto Update | Circuit Breaker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 105 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 4.2M+ | ◄ | 166 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 2 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2026 | |
| Age | 10 years | 1 month | |
| WP Requires | 5.3.0+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.9.4 | 1.0.9 |
Rating
4.8/5Companion Auto Update
◄Circuit BreakerN/A
Total Reviews
105Companion Auto Update
◄Circuit Breaker0
Active Installs
50K+Companion Auto Update
◄Circuit Breaker0
Total Downloads
4.2M+Companion Auto Update
◄Circuit Breaker166
Support Resolution
N/ACompanion Auto Update
Circuit BreakerN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoCompanion Auto Update
◄Circuit Breaker2 weeks ago
First Released
2016Companion Auto Update
Circuit Breaker2026
Age
10 yearsCompanion Auto Update
Circuit Breaker1 month
WP Requires
5.3.0+Companion Auto Update
Circuit Breaker5.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+Companion Auto Update
Circuit Breaker7.4+
Business Model
FreeCompanion Auto Update
Circuit BreakerFree
Latest Version
3.9.4Companion Auto Update
Circuit Breaker1.0.9
Rating Breakdown
Companion Auto Update
4.8/5(105 reviews)
5
90%
4
5%
3
1%
2
2%
1
3%
Circuit Breaker
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
Circuit Breaker Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Companion Auto Update or Circuit Breaker more popular?
Companion Auto Update has 50K+ active installations while Circuit Breaker has 0. Companion Auto Update is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Companion Auto Update or Circuit Breaker?
Companion Auto Update has a 4.8/5 rating from 105 reviews, while Circuit Breaker has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Companion Auto Update and Circuit Breaker free?
Companion Auto Update is free and Circuit Breaker is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Companion Auto Update or Circuit Breaker?
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 Circuit Breaker was last updated 2 weeks ago.
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