Plugin info

Total downloads: 390
Active installs: 70
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 5/20/2025 (225 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 4/15/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 225 days ago

38/100

Is Website Update Viewer abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 225 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.2

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Description

Website Update Viewer – A Simplified Way to Track WordPress Updates

Website Update Viewer is a lightweight utility plugin designed to make site maintenance easier by providing a centralized view of all available updates. Many web developers and site maintainers spend unnecessary time manually copying and tracking plugin, theme, and WordPress updates.

Key Features:
– A structured admin page displaying available updates for WordPress core, plugins, and themes.
– A Copy to Clipboard feature, allowing users to copy update details instantly in a formatted structure.
– No data is stored — updates are fetched dynamically in real-time.
– A simple and efficient way to track versions without manually listing them.

Important Notes

  • The plugin displays version details of installed plugins, themes, and WordPress core.
  • If a plugin or theme requires a license or manual steps for updating, you may need to adjust the copied output accordingly.
  • This plugin does not perform updates automatically — it only lists them for review and manual action.
  • The main goal of creating this plugin is to reduce the time taken by manual work of listing things which is a tedious and time consuming.

This plugin is a must-have for anyone managing multiple sites, ensuring efficient maintenance with minimal effort and time.

Installation

  1. Upload the website-update-viewer folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Navigate to “Website Update Viewer” in the WordPress admin panel to view update details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this plugin store data in the database?

No. The plugin retrieves update information dynamically and does not store any data in the database.

Can I copy update details for reporting?

Yes. The built-in “Copy to Clipboard” feature allows you to copy all update information in a clean, readable format.

Does this plugin send notifications?

No. This plugin only displays update information within the admin dashboard.

Review feed

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Screenshots

  1. Admin page displaying WordPress, plugin, and theme updates.

    Admin page displaying WordPress, plugin, and theme updates.

  2. Website Update Viewer Settings - Hide Website Update Viewer Plugin from the plugin list.

    Website Update Viewer Settings - Hide Website Update Viewer Plugin from the plugin list.

  3. Website Update Viewer Settings - Text changes using the Copy to Clipboard feature in action.

    Website Update Viewer Settings - Text changes using the Copy to Clipboard feature in action.

  4. Copy to Clipboard feature in action.

    Copy to Clipboard feature in action.

Changelog

1.0

  • Initial release.