Companion Auto Update vs Idle User Logout (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Companion Auto Update

Companion Auto Update

4.8(105)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View Companion Auto Update
VS
Idle User Logout

Idle User Logout

4.1(18)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View Idle User Logout

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 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Companion Auto Update has accumulated 4.2M+ total downloads while Idle User Logout has 29K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Companion Auto Update
Idle User Logout4.1/5
Total Reviews
105Companion Auto Update
Idle User Logout18
Active Installs
50K+Companion Auto Update
Idle User Logout1.0K+
Total Downloads
4.2M+Companion Auto Update
Idle User Logout29K+
Support Resolution
N/ACompanion Auto Update
Idle User LogoutN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoCompanion Auto Update
Idle User Logout2 years ago
First Released
2016Companion Auto Update
Idle User Logout2015
Age
10 yearsCompanion Auto Update
Idle User Logout11 years
WP Requires
5.3.0+Companion Auto Update
Idle User Logout3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Companion Auto Update
Idle User Logoutfalse+
Business Model
FreeCompanion Auto Update
Idle User LogoutFree
Latest Version
3.9.4Companion Auto Update
Idle User Logout3.1

Rating Breakdown

Companion Auto Update

4.8/5(105 reviews)
5
90%
4
5%
3
1%
2
2%
1
3%

Idle User Logout

4.1/5(18 reviews)
5
72%
4
0%
3
11%
2
0%
1
17%

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

Idle User Logout Reviews

by sammy541

It just works! (WP 6.7.1)

It just works! Simple and easy to use! Just tested it with WordPress 6.7.1. After a lot of searching and finding plugins that log you with just simply reducing the session timeout and others that

by Andrea

Works even in 2021 with WP 5.6.1

Just as I said in the title: it works 🙂

by vermaakpetrus

It still works in 2020 (great for stopping xss hacks)

It’s simple, effective and works beautifully in 2020. Love that I can set it for specific roles and leave others. Cross site attacks (xss) that steal cookies to hack into WordPress is a very common pr

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Companion Auto Update or Idle User Logout more popular?
Companion Auto Update has 50K+ active installations while Idle User Logout has 1.0K+. Companion Auto Update is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Companion Auto Update or Idle User Logout?
Companion Auto Update has a 4.8/5 rating from 105 reviews, while Idle User Logout has a 4.1/5 rating from 18 reviews.
Are Companion Auto Update and Idle User Logout free?
Companion Auto Update is free and Idle User Logout is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Companion Auto Update or Idle User Logout?
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 Idle User Logout was last updated 2 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.