Active installs
30K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1045
Peak #1040
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
239.5K
Days tracked
37
1 day▬
7 days▼ 1
30 days▬
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Updates Notifier currently ranks #1045 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1040, first reached on Aug 18, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.6.0, shipped on Feb 14, 2020 (2,390 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #1045 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 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
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 August 31, 2026, WP Updates Notifier ranks #1045 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.
