Companion Auto Update vs MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress…
20K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress… has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 2,341 reviews) while Companion Auto Update leads in active installations (50K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Companion Auto Update has accumulated 4.2M+ total downloads while MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress… has 1.7M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Companion Auto Update | MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 105 | ► | 2,341 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 20K+ |
| Total Downloads | 4.2M+ | ◄ | 1.7M+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 91% | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ► | 4 days ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2014 | |
| Age | 10 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3.0+ | 6.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free + Premium | |
| Latest Version | 3.9.4 | 6.0.7 |
Rating Breakdown
Companion Auto Update
MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Companion Auto Update averaged approximately 1,687 daily downloads while MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress… averaged 1,807.
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
MainWP Dashboard: Self-hosted WordPress… Reviews
MainWP works great.
I am only scratching the surface, but I love the way it updates my websites. Thanks guys! Dave
Great plugin!
Saves me a lot of time – should have moved to MainWP much earlier.
Lost time
I really wanted to give this plugin a chance, but in the end I just wasted my time.I prepared a local installation for safety reasons – after computer upgrade, it stopped working despite importing the
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