Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Automatic Updates currently ranks #9823 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #9762, first reached on Jul 26, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 400+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 4 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 41% versus the month before (3/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.6, shipped on Aug 16, 2018 (2,995 days ago) — release #9 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | #9823 |
| 2026-09-30 | #9835 |
| 2026-08-31 | #9786 |
| 2026-07-31 | #9772 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 12 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ankit Singla |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.6 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2018-08-16 |
| Added to directory | 2015-03-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.7+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Configure WordPress automatic updates settings through backend options. Just install, setup and forget.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Automatic Updates?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is WP Automatic Updates?
As of October 27, 2026, WP Automatic Updates ranks #9823 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9762.
When was WP Automatic Updates last updated?
WP Automatic Updates was last updated on August 16, 2018 (version 1.1.6). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes WP Automatic Updates?
WP Automatic Updates is developed by Ankit Singla. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2015.
