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Time to Update

Sends email notifications when WordPress core, plugin, or theme updates are available. Simple, lightweight, and set-and-forget.

By entertheraptor·Core·Free
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As of April 2026, Time to Update is a WordPress core plugin with 0 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 188 times in total. Requires WordPress 6.0+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2026. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Top alternative: WP Downgrade | Specific Core Version.

0/5Rating
0active installs
188total downloads
3 monthssince 2026

Overview

Time to Update sends you a nicely formatted email notification whenever updates are available for your WordPress core, installed plugins, or themes.

For security conscious site owners who want to keep their site up to date, Time to Update provides a simple, lightweight, and set-and-forget solution. It ensures you never miss a critical core security patch or a plugin update just because you haven’t logged into the dashboard lately.

The plugin runs quietly in the background using WordPress cron. It uses standard WordPress update channels and does not rely on third-party SaaS services.

Features

  • Sends email notifications for WordPress Core, Plugin, and Theme updates.
  • “Settings” link included directly in the Plugins list for quick access.
  • Clean, readable HTML email format wi…
Read full description on WordPress.org

Screenshots

Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress6.0+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4
PHP7.4+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.1.0

  • Added: WordPress Core update monitoring.
  • Added: “Settings” action link in the Plugins list.
  • Improved: Refined email formatting.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

entertheraptorentertheraptor
Plugin Info
Version
1.1.0
Last Updated
Mar 10, 2026
WP Requires
6.0+
Tested Up To
6.9.4
PHP Requires
7.4+
Active Installs
0
Downloads
188
Added
Jan 15, 2026
Business
Free

Tags

corethemespluginsupdatesnotifications

Developer

E
entertheraptor
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