Hide Updates vs Available Updates (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, Hide Updates has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hide Updates has accumulated 42K+ total downloads while Available Updates has 3.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hide Updates | Available Updates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 6.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 42K+ | ◄ | 3.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2018 | |
| Age | 9 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 8.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.5 | 1.4.1 |
Rating
5/5Hide Updates
Available Updates5/5
Total Reviews
4Hide Updates
◄Available Updates1
Active Installs
6.0K+Hide Updates
◄Available Updates10
Total Downloads
42K+Hide Updates
◄Available Updates3.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AHide Updates
Available UpdatesN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoHide Updates
►Available Updates1 year ago
First Released
2017Hide Updates
Available Updates2018
Age
9 yearsHide Updates
Available Updates8 years
WP Requires
3.0+Hide Updates
Available Updates6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Hide Updates
Available Updates8.2+
Business Model
FreeHide Updates
Available UpdatesFree
Latest Version
1.1.5Hide Updates
Available Updates1.4.1
Rating Breakdown
Hide Updates
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Available Updates
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Hide Updates Reviews
by icecreamjelly
Works like a charm
Plug and play, works like a charm. Hope this does not get taken down. Thanks.
by aldrinhart
Great plugin
Very useful to keep calm clients
by Tom
Great plugin
Exactly what I was looking for!
Available Updates Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hide Updates or Available Updates more popular?
Hide Updates has 6.0K+ active installations while Available Updates has 10. Hide Updates is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hide Updates or Available Updates?
Hide Updates has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Available Updates has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Hide Updates and Available Updates free?
Hide Updates is free and Available Updates is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hide Updates or Available Updates?
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?
Hide Updates was last updated 2 years ago and Available Updates was last updated 1 year ago.
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