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Plugin Check (PCP) vs "Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom (2026)

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

Plugin Check (PCP)

Plugin Check (PCP)

4.4(32)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View Plugin Check (PCP)
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"Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom

"Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom

5(2)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View "Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, "Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Plugin Check (PCP) leads in active installations (8.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Plugin Check (PCP) has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while "Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom has 729.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Plugin Check (PCP)
►
"Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom5/5
Total Reviews
32Plugin Check (PCP)
◄
"Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom2
Active Installs
8.0K+Plugin Check (PCP)
◄
"Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom0
Total Downloads
756K+Plugin Check (PCP)
◄
"Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom729
Support Resolution
0%Plugin Check (PCP)
"Safe WP Updates" by WP BoomN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoPlugin Check (PCP)
◄
"Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom1 year ago
First Released
2011Plugin Check (PCP)
"Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom2025
Age
15 yearsPlugin Check (PCP)
"Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom1 year
WP Requires
6.3+Plugin Check (PCP)
"Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom6.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Plugin Check (PCP)
"Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom7.4+
Business Model
FreePlugin Check (PCP)
"Safe WP Updates" by WP BoomFree
Latest Version
1.9.0Plugin Check (PCP)
"Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom1.3.61

Rating Breakdown

Plugin Check (PCP)

4.4/5(32 reviews)
5
78%
4
3%
3
6%
2
6%
1
6%

"Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Plugin Check (PCP) Reviews

by Barry

False positives

The plugin review started with false positives and was not accurate.

by Stachethemes

Must have

Useful tool for catching issues early. If you’re serious about plugin development, this is a must-have.

by dansart

Very helpful

Great tool to help finding issues with your plugin. The only thing I would like to see as a button that allows you to ignore certain messages, or mark them as fixed. So if you re-scan, it is easier to

"Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plugin Check (PCP) or "Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom more popular?
Plugin Check (PCP) has 8.0K+ active installations while "Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom has 0. Plugin Check (PCP) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Plugin Check (PCP) or "Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom?
Plugin Check (PCP) has a 4.4/5 rating from 32 reviews, while "Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Plugin Check (PCP) and "Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom free?
Plugin Check (PCP) is free and "Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Plugin Check (PCP) or "Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom?
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?
Plugin Check (PCP) was last updated 3 weeks ago and "Safe WP Updates" by WP Boom was last updated 1 year ago.

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