Escape Button vs Automatic Safe Update (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, Escape Button has a higher user rating (0/5 from 0 reviews) and leads in active installations (70 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Escape Button has accumulated 1.8K+ total downloads while Automatic Safe Update has 3.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Escape Button | Automatic Safe Update | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | N/A | |
| Total Reviews | 0 | 0 | |
| Active Installs | 70 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 1.8K+ | ► | 3.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2019 | |
| Age | 4 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 4.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 1.1.12 |
Rating
N/AEscape Button
Automatic Safe UpdateN/A
Total Reviews
0Escape Button
Automatic Safe Update0
Active Installs
70Escape Button
◄Automatic Safe Update40
Total Downloads
1.8K+Escape Button
►Automatic Safe Update3.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AEscape Button
Automatic Safe UpdateN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoEscape Button
◄Automatic Safe Update1 year ago
First Released
2022Escape Button
Automatic Safe Update2019
Age
4 yearsEscape Button
Automatic Safe Update7 years
WP Requires
3.0+Escape Button
Automatic Safe Update4.2+
PHP Requires
false+Escape Button
Automatic Safe Update5.4+
Business Model
FreeEscape Button
Automatic Safe UpdateFree
Latest Version
1.0.0Escape Button
Automatic Safe Update1.1.12
Rating Breakdown
Escape Button
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Automatic Safe Update
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Escape Button or Automatic Safe Update more popular?
Escape Button has 70 active installations while Automatic Safe Update has 40. Escape Button is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Escape Button or Automatic Safe Update?
Escape Button has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Automatic Safe Update has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Escape Button and Automatic Safe Update free?
Escape Button is free and Automatic Safe Update is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Escape Button or Automatic Safe Update?
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?
Escape Button was last updated 1 year ago and Automatic Safe Update was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.