Companion Auto Update vs Disable All WordPress Updates (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Disable All WordPress Updates
20K+ active installs
Free
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 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Companion Auto Update has accumulated 4.2M+ total downloads while Disable All WordPress Updates has 848K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Companion Auto Update | Disable All WordPress Updates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 105 | ◄ | 68 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 20K+ |
| Total Downloads | 4.2M+ | ◄ | 848K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2010 | |
| Age | 10 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3.0+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.9.4 | 1.9.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Companion Auto Update
Disable All WordPress Updates
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Companion Auto Update averaged approximately 1,687 daily downloads while Disable All WordPress Updates averaged 282.
Recent Reviews
Companion Auto Update Reviews
Great plugin
Delaying the updates has really improved the reliability of our site.
Thanks for this plug-in
Nice options and reliable support.
GREAT
good idea, and good running, I love this plugin
Disable All WordPress Updates Reviews
Must have for Performance
I normally never give ratings, but after 24 hours of debugging and finding out that another plugins update API service is causing my slow down, I am super happy that this plugin exists! Thanks 1 M
Really speeds up the dashboard
My developer recommended installing this to help with dashboard speed since we use some 3rd party plugins. It has really helped, thanks!
An awesome plugin that I’ve used for years!
First of all, I’m sorry it took so long to give a review for this wonderful plugin. I’ve used it for years, it’s always worked perfectly and still does. But if the author sees this message, I have
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