Active installs
20K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1148
Peak #1148
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All-time downloads
256.8K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Advanced Automatic Updates currently ranks #1148 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on Jun 4, 2021 (1,890 days ago) — release #27 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
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Details
| Author | Gary Pendergast |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 27 |
| Last updated | 2021-06-04 |
| Added to directory | 2012-09-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.7+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Adds extra options to WordPress' built-in Automatic Updates feature.
Frequently asked questions
Is Advanced Automatic Updates a free plugin?
Yes — Advanced Automatic Updates is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Advanced Automatic Updates?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Advanced Automatic Updates?
As of August 7, 2026, Advanced Automatic Updates ranks #1148 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Advanced Automatic Updates last updated?
Advanced Automatic Updates was last updated on June 4, 2021 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 27 releases in total.
Who makes Advanced Automatic Updates?
Advanced Automatic Updates is developed by Gary Pendergast. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2012.
