Companion Auto Update vs Plug Error Handler (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, Plug Error Handler has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Companion Auto Update leads in active installations (50K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Companion Auto Update has accumulated 4.2M+ total downloads while Plug Error Handler has 366.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Companion Auto Update | Plug Error Handler | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 105 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 4.2M+ | ◄ | 366 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 10 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2025 | |
| Age | 10 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 5.3.0+ | 6.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.9.4 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
4.8/5Companion Auto Update
►Plug Error Handler5/5
Total Reviews
105Companion Auto Update
◄Plug Error Handler1
Active Installs
50K+Companion Auto Update
◄Plug Error Handler0
Total Downloads
4.2M+Companion Auto Update
◄Plug Error Handler366
Support Resolution
N/ACompanion Auto Update
Plug Error HandlerN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoCompanion Auto Update
◄Plug Error Handler10 months ago
First Released
2016Companion Auto Update
Plug Error Handler2025
Age
10 yearsCompanion Auto Update
Plug Error Handler1 year
WP Requires
5.3.0+Companion Auto Update
Plug Error Handler6.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+Companion Auto Update
Plug Error Handler7.4+
Business Model
FreeCompanion Auto Update
Plug Error HandlerFree
Latest Version
3.9.4Companion Auto Update
Plug Error Handler1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
Companion Auto Update
4.8/5(105 reviews)
5
90%
4
5%
3
1%
2
2%
1
3%
Plug Error Handler
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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
Plug Error Handler Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Companion Auto Update or Plug Error Handler more popular?
Companion Auto Update has 50K+ active installations while Plug Error Handler has 0. Companion Auto Update is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Companion Auto Update or Plug Error Handler?
Companion Auto Update has a 4.8/5 rating from 105 reviews, while Plug Error Handler has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Companion Auto Update and Plug Error Handler free?
Companion Auto Update is free and Plug Error Handler is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Companion Auto Update or Plug Error Handler?
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 Plug Error Handler was last updated 10 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.