Companion Auto Update vs Hotfix
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Companion Auto Update leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #815, ahead of Hotfix at #3,509. Over the last 7 days Companion Auto Update slipped 2 places and Hotfix held its place. Companion Auto Update has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 40K+ active installs against 4K+ for Hotfix. Downloads this week: Companion Auto Update 1,329 and Hotfix 100. Ratings: Companion Auto Update 4.8★ from 105 and Hotfix 4.7★ from 18 reviews.
| Metric | Companion Auto Update | Hotfix |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #815 ▼ 2 | #3,509 ▬ |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,329 | 100 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (105) | 4.7★ (18) |
| Last updated | Mar 21, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.9.4 | 1.4 |
| Best rank on record | #799 | #3,502 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2016 | Feb 2011 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Companion Auto Update or Hotfix?
By active installs, Companion Auto Update: 40K+ sites run it against 4K+ for Hotfix, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Companion Auto Update or Hotfix?
Companion Auto Update, at #815 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Hotfix at #3,509. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Companion Auto Update or Hotfix alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.