Companion Auto Update vs New User Password Reset (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, Companion Auto Update has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 105 reviews) and leads in active installations (50K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Companion Auto Update has accumulated 4.2M+ total downloads while New User Password Reset has 2.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Companion Auto Update | New User Password Reset | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 105 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 4.2M+ | ◄ | 2.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2013 | |
| Age | 10 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3.0+ | 3.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.9.4 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.8/5Companion Auto Update
◄New User Password ResetN/A
Total Reviews
105Companion Auto Update
◄New User Password Reset0
Active Installs
50K+Companion Auto Update
◄New User Password Reset20
Total Downloads
4.2M+Companion Auto Update
◄New User Password Reset2.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ACompanion Auto Update
New User Password ResetN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoCompanion Auto Update
◄New User Password Reset4 years ago
First Released
2016Companion Auto Update
New User Password Reset2013
Age
10 yearsCompanion Auto Update
New User Password Reset13 years
WP Requires
5.3.0+Companion Auto Update
New User Password Reset3.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+Companion Auto Update
New User Password Resetfalse+
Business Model
FreeCompanion Auto Update
New User Password ResetFree
Latest Version
3.9.4Companion Auto Update
New User Password Reset1.0
Rating Breakdown
Companion Auto Update
4.8/5(105 reviews)
5
90%
4
5%
3
1%
2
2%
1
3%
New User Password Reset
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
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
New User Password Reset Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Companion Auto Update or New User Password Reset more popular?
Companion Auto Update has 50K+ active installations while New User Password Reset has 20. Companion Auto Update is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Companion Auto Update or New User Password Reset?
Companion Auto Update has a 4.8/5 rating from 105 reviews, while New User Password Reset has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Companion Auto Update and New User Password Reset free?
Companion Auto Update is free and New User Password Reset is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Companion Auto Update or New User Password Reset?
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 New User Password Reset was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.