Title: Easy Update Notifier Author: bldwebdevs Published: December 12, 2024 Last modified: December 12, 2024 --- Search plugins This plugin **hasn’t been tested with the latest 3 major releases of WordPress**. It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when used with more recent versions of WordPress. ![](https://s.w.org/plugins/geopattern-icon/update-tracker.svg) # Easy Update Notifier By [bldwebdevs](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bldwebdevs/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/update-tracker.2.1.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/update-tracker/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/update-tracker/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/update-tracker/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/update-tracker/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-tracker/) ## Description The **Easy Update Notifier** plugin provides WordPress administrators with a quick and easy way to monitor and receive email notifications about available updates. This includes notifications for plugin, theme, and WordPress core updates, all accessible from the admin dashboard. Features include: – “Check Plugin Updates” option in the WordPress admin bar. – Dashboard page showing available updates for plugins, themes, and the core. – Customizable email notifications, sent based on user-configurable intervals. – Flexible update check intervals: daily, every 15 days, or every 30 days. ### License This plugin is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later. ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/easy-update-notifier/` directory, or install the plugin directly through the WordPress plugins screen. 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress. 3. Go to **Settings > Update Notification Settings** to configure the email notification settings and check interval. ## FAQ ### Can I customize the update check interval? Yes, you can set the update check interval to daily, every 15 days, or every 30 days. ### How do I check for updates manually? Click the “Check Plugin Updates” option in the WordPress admin bar to view available updates. ### How do I send a test email? You can send a test email from the **Update Notification Settings** page in your WordPress admin dashboard. ### What should I do if I’m not receiving email notifications? Ensure that the email address set in **Update Notification Settings** is correct. Also, verify that your server supports the wp_mail function for email delivery. If issues persist, consider using an SMTP plugin to improve email reliability. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/355370adc3bc85f6ffa7105084729ee1491dfbeedceb67750280f5e7d2a73e22? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Simple but effective](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/simple-but-effective-212/)󠁿 [PrinceOfPersia](https://profiles.wordpress.org/princeofpersia/) August 24, 2025 Great little plugin to get notified when there is an update available for your Wordpress site. I am surprised that not more people are using this. [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-tracker/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Easy Update Notifier” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ bldwebdevs ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bldwebdevs/) [Translate “Easy Update Notifier” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/update-tracker) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/update-tracker/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/update-tracker/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/update-tracker/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/update-tracker/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 2.0 * Added support for theme and core update notifications. * Introduced custom email intervals (15 days, 30 days). * Enhanced admin interface for easier management of update settings. * Improved email content for update notifications. #### 1.0 * Initial release. ## Meta * Version **2.1** * Last updated **1 year ago** * Active installations **60+** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.6.5** * PHP version ** 7.2 or higher ** * Tags * [admin bar](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/admin-bar/)[email](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/email/) [Notifications](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/notifications/)[plugins](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/plugins/) [updates](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/updates/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/update-tracker/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-tracker/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-tracker/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-tracker/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-tracker/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-tracker/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-tracker/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-tracker/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ bldwebdevs ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bldwebdevs/) ## Support Got something to say? 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