Force Plugin Updates Check
Adds a link to the toolbar that allows site admins to force WordPress to run a check for plugin updates
4.6(11 reviews)
·500 active installs·Updated 8 years agoAs of April 2026, Force Plugin Updates Check is a WordPress update plugin with 500 active installations and a 4.6/5 rating from 11 reviews. It has been downloaded 15K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.5+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 8 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the….
4.6/511 reviews
500active installs
15K+total downloads
12 yearssince 2014
Overview
This is an extremely simple plugin that just adds a link to the toolbar that allows site admins to force WordPress to run a check for plugin updates.
Ratings & Reviews
4.611 reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 3.5+ requiredTested up to 4.9.29 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Changelog
1.0.2
- Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 4.9
Contributors
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