Active installs
200+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#12385
Peak #12385
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All-time downloads
40.3K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Activate Update Services currently ranks #12385 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.0.7, shipped on May 21, 2016 (3,731 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
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Details
| Author | feedmeastraycat |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.7 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2016-05-21 |
| Added to directory | 2010-07-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
WordPress removes the Update Services ability when you create a network. Activate this plugin to get it back.
Frequently asked questions
Is Activate Update Services a free plugin?
Yes — Activate Update Services is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Activate Update Services?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Activate Update Services?
As of August 8, 2026, Activate Update Services ranks #12385 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Activate Update Services last updated?
Activate Update Services was last updated on May 21, 2016 (version 1.0.7). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Activate Update Services?
Activate Update Services is developed by feedmeastraycat. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2010.
