No Update Nag vs Badger (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, No Update Nag has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. No Update Nag has accumulated 49K+ total downloads while Badger has 2.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | No Update Nag | Badger | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 49K+ | ◄ | 2.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ► | 9 months ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Age | 17 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.5+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.13 | 2.0.0 |
Rating
5/5No Update Nag
◄BadgerN/A
Total Reviews
2No Update Nag
◄Badger0
Active Installs
1.0K+No Update Nag
◄Badger0
Total Downloads
49K+No Update Nag
◄Badger2.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ANo Update Nag
BadgerN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoNo Update Nag
►Badger9 months ago
First Released
2009No Update Nag
Badger2017
Age
17 yearsNo Update Nag
Badger9 years
WP Requires
2.5+No Update Nag
Badger4.9+
PHP Requires
false+No Update Nag
Badgerfalse+
Business Model
FreeNo Update Nag
BadgerFree
Latest Version
1.4.13No Update Nag
Badger2.0.0
Rating Breakdown
No Update Nag
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Badger
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
No Update Nag Reviews
by Andrew Tegenkamp
just right
I don’t want to be reminded every page I need to update but I want to know I need an update and this gets rid of the nag. Thanks!
by Paul Wong-Gibbs
does what it says on the tin
such amaze, wow no nags.
Badger Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is No Update Nag or Badger more popular?
No Update Nag has 1.0K+ active installations while Badger has 0. No Update Nag is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — No Update Nag or Badger?
No Update Nag has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Badger has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are No Update Nag and Badger free?
No Update Nag is free and Badger is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — No Update Nag or Badger?
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?
No Update Nag was last updated 11 months ago and Badger was last updated 9 months ago.
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