Companion Auto Update vs jQuery Updater (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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 jQuery Updater has 1.2M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Companion Auto Update | jQuery Updater | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 105 | ◄ | 64 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 20K+ |
| Total Downloads | 4.2M+ | ◄ | 1.2M+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Age | 10 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3.0+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.9.4 | 4.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Companion Auto Update
jQuery Updater
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Companion Auto Update averaged approximately 1,687 daily downloads while jQuery Updater averaged 103.
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
jQuery Updater Reviews
千万别安装
这个插件会增加两个jQuery文件,而且不会删除旧的,本来一个jQuery变成了3个,我立即禁用了这个插件,结果新增的两个jQuery文件被删除了,可是这两个文件的链接还保留着,出现了两个404的jQuery文件。我无法解决这个问题,最后只得恢复了安装该插件之前的镜像才解决问题。
stop error
Mon erreur Jquery du test Google speed à disparue
Jquery 3.7.0 w/o hassle!
Thanks to the developer!
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