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Total downloads: 35
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 11/26/2025 (35 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 11/26/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 35 days ago

59/100

Is Admin Backend and Update Helper abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 35 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4

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Developers

yismedia (Owner)1

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Description

Admin Backend and Update Helper is the ultimate tool for WordPress administrators who want to simplify and automate their website maintenance. The plugin offers a central overview of all available updates and detailed system information.

Main Features

  • Update Overview: All available updates for core, plugins, themes, and translations at a glance.
  • One-Click Updates: Install single or all updates directly from the plugin.
  • Email Notifications: Automatic notifications for available updates.
  • Flexible Recipients: Send emails to the admin, selected users, or up to two custom email addresses.
  • Update Confirmations: Optional notification after successfully installed updates.
  • System Monitoring: Detailed information about the server, PHP, database, and WordPress.
  • PHP Version Check: Warning if a PHP update is recommended.
  • Plugin & Theme Lists: Complete overview of all installed plugins and themes.
  • Storage Space Monitoring: Keep an eye on website size and storage space usage.
  • Flexible Schedules: Choose between hourly, daily, weekly, or custom intervals.
  • Role-Based Access: Control which user roles can see the plugin.

Perfect for

  • Agencies that manage multiple websites
  • Freelancers and developers
  • Website administrators
  • WordPress professionals who want to save time

Why Admin Backend and Update Helper?

Manually checking for updates on multiple websites costs time and is stressful. Admin Backend and Update Helper automates this process and proactively informs you about necessary updates – before security vulnerabilities become a problem.

With the detailed system info overview, you can see at a glance whether your server is optimally configured and where there is potential for improvement.

Features in Detail

Update Management
* Clear presentation of all available updates
* WordPress Core Updates
* Plugin Updates
* Theme Updates
* Translation Updates
* One-click installation for single updates
* Bulk installation of all updates

Notification System
* Email for available updates
* Email after installation of updates
* Customizable notification frequency
* Multiple recipient options
* Test email function

System Information
* Server software and operating system
* PHP version with update recommendation
* Current vs. latest PHP version
* Database information and size
* WordPress configuration
* Installed plugins and themes
* PHP extensions status
* Storage space and website size
* Memory limits and timeouts

Security & Performance
* No data leaves your server
* Minimally invasive installation
* Optimized database queries
* WordPress Coding Standards

Support

For questions or problems, contact us at [email protected] or visit https://www.yis-media.com

Languages

  • German (Default)
  • Other languages in planning

Additional Info

Development
The plugin is actively being developed. Feature requests and bug reports are welcome!

Support
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://yis-media.com

Privacy
Admin Backend and Update Helper does not store any personal data other than the email addresses you configure for notifications. All data remains on your server.

Credits
Developed by YIS Media with ❤️ for the WordPress community.

Installation

Automatic Installation

  1. Go to ‘Plugins’ > ‘Add New’ in your WordPress admin area
  2. Search for ‘Admin Backend and Update Helper’
  3. Click ‘Install Now’
  4. Activate the plugin

Manual Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/backend-helper/ directory
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
  3. Go to ‘Admin Backend and Update Helper’ in the admin menu
  4. Configure your email notifications

After Activation

  1. Open ‘Admin Backend and Update Helper’ in the WordPress menu
  2. Switch to the ‘Notifications’ tab
  3. Enable email notifications
  4. Select your recipients
  5. Set the desired notification frequency
  6. Save the settings
  7. Test the email function with the “Send Test Email” button

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the plugin send data to external servers?

No, all data remains on your server. Admin Backend and Update Helper is fully data protection compliant.

Can I use multiple email addresses for notifications?

Yes! You can set up to two custom email addresses for notifications.

How often does the plugin check for updates?

You can set the check frequency yourself: hourly, twice daily, daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or at custom daily intervals.

Can I install updates directly from the plugin?

Yes! You can install single updates with one click or all available updates at once.

Are translations also updated?

Yes, the plugin also shows available translation updates.

Which PHP version is recommended?

The plugin shows you the latest stable PHP version and warns you if your version is outdated. Currently, PHP 8.3 is recommended.

Can I define who can see the plugin?

Yes, under ‘Settings’ you can define which user roles have access to Admin Backend and Update Helper.

Do I get a notification when updates have been installed?

Yes, you can optionally enable email notifications that inform you about successfully installed updates.

How big is my website?

In the ‘Server & Website’ tab under ‘Storage Space’, you can see the exact size of your WordPress installation.

Does the plugin also show inactive plugins and themes?

Yes, you see all installed plugins and themes with their status (active/inactive).

Is the plugin compatible with Multisite?

The plugin is generally Multisite-capable, but you will get the best results on single installations.

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Changelog

1.0.0

  • First public version
  • Update overview for Core, Plugins, Themes, and Translations
  • Email notifications for available updates
  • One-click update installation for single updates
  • “Update All” button for bulk installation
  • Support for two email recipients
  • PHP version check with warning for outdated version
  • Display of the latest stable PHP version
  • Website size in the storage space tab
  • Complete list of all installed themes
  • Complete list of all installed plugins with status
  • System information dashboard with Server, PHP, Database, and WordPress details
  • Flexible notification intervals (hourly to monthly)
  • Role-based access control
  • Test email function
  • German localization
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