Active installs
20+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#25711
Peak #25513
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
4.5K
Days tracked
21
1 day▼ 39
7 days▼ 194
30 days—
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Safe Updates currently ranks #25711 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #25513, first reached on Aug 2, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.2, shipped on Aug 3, 2017 (3,298 days ago) — release #10 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Viljami Kuosmanen |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.2 |
| Versions released | 10 |
| Last updated | 2017-08-03 |
| Added to directory | 2016-07-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Test WordPress plugin updates safely before applying them on the live site.
Frequently asked questions
Is WP Safe Updates a free plugin?
Yes — WP Safe Updates is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use WP Safe Updates?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is WP Safe Updates?
As of August 13, 2026, WP Safe Updates ranks #25711 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #25513.
When was WP Safe Updates last updated?
WP Safe Updates was last updated on August 3, 2017 (version 1.2.2). It has shipped 10 releases in total.
Who makes WP Safe Updates?
WP Safe Updates is developed by Viljami Kuosmanen. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2016.
