Update Notifier — WordPress Notification Plugin
by Jon Cave · WordPress.org page · Website
Update Notifier has 700+ active installs on WordPress.org and 18,516 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on September 20, 2010, tested up to WordPress 3.0.5.
Update Notifier at a glance
Is Update Notifier well maintained?
Where Update Notifier ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Update Notifier appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Notification Plugins | #58 by tag, not in search | #96 | – |
Details
Sends email notifications if a new version of WordPress available. Notifications about updates for plugins and themes can also be sent.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Update Notifier competes in
Tags
- admin
- notification
- security
- upgrade
- Version
- 1.4.1
- Last updated
- Sep 20, 2010
- First published
- Sep 10, 2009
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Update Notifier FAQ
How many active installs does Update Notifier have?
WordPress.org reports 700+ active installs for Update Notifier as of September 7, 2026.
Is Update Notifier still maintained?
The last release was on September 20, 2010, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is Update Notifier free?
Update Notifier is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Update Notifier rank among Notification Plugins?
Update Notifier is #96 in the WordPress.org Notification Plugins ranking.