Companion Auto Update vs Disable WordPress Core Update Email (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Companion Auto Update

Companion Auto Update

4.8(105)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View Companion Auto Update
VS
Disable WordPress Core Update Email

Disable WordPress Core Update Email

5(1)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Disable WordPress Core Update Email

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable WordPress Core Update Email has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Companion Auto Update leads in active installations (50K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Companion Auto Update has accumulated 4.2M+ total downloads while Disable WordPress Core Update Email has 7.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Companion Auto Update
Disable WordPress Core Update Email5/5
Total Reviews
105Companion Auto Update
Disable WordPress Core Update Email1
Active Installs
50K+Companion Auto Update
Disable WordPress Core Update Email2.0K+
Total Downloads
4.2M+Companion Auto Update
Disable WordPress Core Update Email7.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ACompanion Auto Update
Disable WordPress Core Update EmailN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoCompanion Auto Update
Disable WordPress Core Update Email9 years ago
First Released
2016Companion Auto Update
Disable WordPress Core Update Email2016
Age
10 yearsCompanion Auto Update
Disable WordPress Core Update Email10 years
WP Requires
5.3.0+Companion Auto Update
Disable WordPress Core Update Email4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Companion Auto Update
Disable WordPress Core Update Emailfalse+
Business Model
FreeCompanion Auto Update
Disable WordPress Core Update EmailFree
Latest Version
3.9.4Companion Auto Update
Disable WordPress Core Update Email1.0

Rating Breakdown

Companion Auto Update

4.8/5(105 reviews)
5
90%
4
5%
3
1%
2
2%
1
3%

Disable WordPress Core Update Email

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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

Disable WordPress Core Update Email Reviews

by KZeni

Does exactly what it says it does (even 5 years since last update)

The simplicity of the plugin helps it be lightweight & easy to use. That also means the one line of active PHP code that it consists of (it then being what WordPress recommends in its current document

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Companion Auto Update or Disable WordPress Core Update Email more popular?
Companion Auto Update has 50K+ active installations while Disable WordPress Core Update Email has 2.0K+. Companion Auto Update is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Companion Auto Update or Disable WordPress Core Update Email?
Companion Auto Update has a 4.8/5 rating from 105 reviews, while Disable WordPress Core Update Email has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Companion Auto Update and Disable WordPress Core Update Email free?
Companion Auto Update is free and Disable WordPress Core Update Email is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Companion Auto Update or Disable WordPress Core Update Email?
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 Disable WordPress Core Update Email was last updated 9 years ago.

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