Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Updates Notifier currently ranks #1047 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1040, first reached on Aug 18, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 39 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 40% versus the month before (28/day).
- The latest release, v1.6.0, shipped on Feb 14, 2020 (2,438 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #1047 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1048 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1044 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1046 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 30,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 20 |
| 2026-09-30 | 40 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20 |
| 2026-06-30 | 34 |
| 2026-05-31 | 12 |
| 2026-04-30 | 22 |
| 2026-03-31 | 19 |
| 2026-02-28 | 9 |
| 2026-01-31 | 13 |
| 2025-12-31 | 10 |
| 2025-11-30 | 10 |
| 2025-10-31 | 8 |
| 2025-09-30 | 21 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Scott Cariss |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6.0 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2020-02-14 |
| Added to directory | 2011-06-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Sends email to notify you if there are any updates for your WordPress site. Can notify about core, plugin and theme updates.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Updates Notifier?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Updates Notifier?
As of October 18, 2026, WP Updates Notifier ranks #1047 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1040.
When was WP Updates Notifier last updated?
WP Updates Notifier was last updated on February 14, 2020 (version 1.6.0). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes WP Updates Notifier?
WP Updates Notifier is developed by Scott Cariss. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2011.
