Web Change Detector vs Automatic Updates Enabled (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, Web Change Detector has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Web Change Detector has accumulated 7.1K+ total downloads while Automatic Updates Enabled has 960.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Web Change Detector | Automatic Updates Enabled | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 7.1K+ | ◄ | 960 |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Age | 6 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 2.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.2.2 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5Web Change Detector
Automatic Updates Enabled5/5
Total Reviews
4Web Change Detector
◄Automatic Updates Enabled1
Active Installs
100Web Change Detector
◄Automatic Updates Enabled0
Total Downloads
7.1K+Web Change Detector
◄Automatic Updates Enabled960
Support Resolution
0%Web Change Detector
Automatic Updates EnabledN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWeb Change Detector
◄Automatic Updates Enabled5 years ago
First Released
2020Web Change Detector
Automatic Updates Enabled2020
Age
6 yearsWeb Change Detector
Automatic Updates Enabled6 years
WP Requires
5.5+Web Change Detector
Automatic Updates Enabled2.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+Web Change Detector
Automatic Updates Enabled5.2+
Business Model
FreeWeb Change Detector
Automatic Updates EnabledFree
Latest Version
4.2.2Web Change Detector
Automatic Updates Enabled1.0
Rating Breakdown
Web Change Detector
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Automatic Updates Enabled
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Web Change Detector or Automatic Updates Enabled more popular?
Web Change Detector has 100 active installations while Automatic Updates Enabled has 0. Web Change Detector is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Web Change Detector or Automatic Updates Enabled?
Web Change Detector has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Automatic Updates Enabled has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Web Change Detector and Automatic Updates Enabled free?
Web Change Detector is free and Automatic Updates Enabled is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Web Change Detector or Automatic Updates Enabled?
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?
Web Change Detector was last updated 2 weeks ago and Automatic Updates Enabled was last updated 5 years ago.
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