Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Force Plugin Updates Check currently ranks #9312 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #9239, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- It is averaging 4 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 38% versus the month before (3/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on Dec 15, 2017 (3,229 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #9312 |
| 2026-09-30 | #9292 |
| 2026-08-31 | #9300 |
| 2026-07-30 | #9244 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400 |
| 2026-07-30 | 500 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 3 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-29 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
| 2025-08-27 | 2 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1 |
| 2025-06-29 | 1 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1 |
| 2025-04-30 | 3 |
| 2025-03-31 | 3 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1 |
| 2025-01-31 | 2 |
| 2024-12-28 | 1 |
| 2024-11-29 | 2 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Syed Balkhi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2017-12-15 |
| Added to directory | 2014-02-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds a link to the toolbar that allows site admins to force WordPress to run a check for plugin updates
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Force Plugin Updates Check?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Force Plugin Updates Check?
As of October 17, 2026, Force Plugin Updates Check ranks #9312 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9239.
When was Force Plugin Updates Check last updated?
Force Plugin Updates Check was last updated on December 15, 2017 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Force Plugin Updates Check?
Force Plugin Updates Check is developed by Syed Balkhi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2014.
