Active installs
20K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1156
Peak #1145
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
257.2K
Days tracked
38
1 day▬
7 days▼ 2
30 days▼ 5
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Advanced Automatic Updates currently ranks #1156 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1145, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on Jun 4, 2021 (1,915 days ago) — release #27 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #1156 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1156 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1151 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Gary Pendergast |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 27 |
| Last updated | 2021-06-04 |
| Added to directory | 2012-09-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.7+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds extra options to WordPress' built-in Automatic Updates feature.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Advanced Automatic Updates?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Advanced Automatic Updates?
As of September 1, 2026, Advanced Automatic Updates ranks #1156 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1145.
When was Advanced Automatic Updates last updated?
Advanced Automatic Updates was last updated on June 4, 2021 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 27 releases in total.
Who makes Advanced Automatic Updates?
Advanced Automatic Updates is developed by Gary Pendergast. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2012.
