Updater by BestWebSoft vs Auto Updates (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Updater by BestWebSoft
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Auto Updates has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Updater by BestWebSoft leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Updater by BestWebSoft has accumulated 197K+ total downloads while Auto Updates has 20K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Updater by BestWebSoft | Auto Updates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 52 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 197K+ | ◄ | 20K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2016 | |
| Age | 13 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 3.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.48 | 1.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Updater by BestWebSoft
Auto Updates
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Updater by BestWebSoft averaged approximately 7 daily downloads while Auto Updates averaged 3.
Recent Reviews
Updater by BestWebSoft Reviews
Saves me time. Simple. Works well.
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Works well.
I have a couple sites that have been a headache to keep current. This plugin is just what I needed to automate what is a pretty brainless chore. Lots of custom settings and easy to use. Just set it to
Le choix ! Automatique ou Manuel selon son desir !
Un plugin qui fonctionne !!! This topic was modified 8 years, 11 months ago by bertoli.
Auto Updates Reviews
Extremely Lightweight and Does What it Says
I checked the code of this plugin before installing it: it does what it says and absolutely nothing else. It basically just adds the minimum code to enable the auto-updates within WordPress. There is
Perfect
Does exactly what is needed without any extra bloat. Thanks!
Works Perfectly!
I have been looking for a simple and working auto-update plugin for some time now, I saw this one and was a bit skeptical but after testing it out, it worked perfectly. Just install and activate. The
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