Companion Auto Update vs Escape Button (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 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Companion Auto Update has accumulated 4.2M+ total downloads while Escape Button has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Companion Auto Update | Escape Button | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 105 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 4.2M+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2022 | |
| Age | 10 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3.0+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.9.4 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.8/5Companion Auto Update
◄Escape ButtonN/A
Total Reviews
105Companion Auto Update
◄Escape Button0
Active Installs
50K+Companion Auto Update
◄Escape Button70
Total Downloads
4.2M+Companion Auto Update
◄Escape Button1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ACompanion Auto Update
Escape ButtonN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoCompanion Auto Update
◄Escape Button1 year ago
First Released
2016Companion Auto Update
Escape Button2022
Age
10 yearsCompanion Auto Update
Escape Button4 years
WP Requires
5.3.0+Companion Auto Update
Escape Button3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Companion Auto Update
Escape Buttonfalse+
Business Model
FreeCompanion Auto Update
Escape ButtonFree
Latest Version
3.9.4Companion Auto Update
Escape Button1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Companion Auto Update
4.8/5(105 reviews)
5
90%
4
5%
3
1%
2
2%
1
3%
Escape Button
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
Escape Button Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Companion Auto Update or Escape Button more popular?
Companion Auto Update has 50K+ active installations while Escape Button has 70. Companion Auto Update is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Companion Auto Update or Escape Button?
Companion Auto Update has a 4.8/5 rating from 105 reviews, while Escape Button has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Companion Auto Update and Escape Button free?
Companion Auto Update is free and Escape Button is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Companion Auto Update or Escape Button?
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 Escape Button was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.