Aaron D. Campbell

sara cannon

Range

Pete Mall

Takes the awesome new background updates introduced in WordPress 3.7 and enables them for major updates (like 3.7 → 3.8).

Background Updates for Major Releases

Enables background updates for major releases.  No settings, just activate and enjoy.

WordPress.org

Dion Hulse

Andrew Nacin

Most sites are able to apply updates in the background. Background Update Tester checks your site for compatibility and explains any problems.
After activating this plugin, visit the Dashboard → Update Tester screen. (If you are using multisite, visit Updates → Update Tester in the network admin.)
This is an initial release.

Background Update Tester

Most sites are able to apply updates in the background. Background Update Tester checks your site for compatibility and explains any problems.

Background Updates for Major Releases vs Background Update Tester