Update with confidence, without worry that something will break.

Updatehelper gives you a traffic-light guide for every update to your WordPress website. Before you click, you will know whether it is safe to proceed or better to ask someone first.

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No technical knowledge required.
WordPress Widget Example
Example. Your dashboard will look similar to this.

Does this sound familiar?

"There is another red number next to my plugins. Should I click it?"
"The last update messed up half of my homepage."
"I would rather leave it until my web designer has time."

It is understandable to put off updates, but over time that leaves a website less secure. Updatehelper takes the guesswork out of updating.

Three colors. That is all you need to remember.

Green: go ahead
This update fixes bugs or security issues without changing anything your website depends on.
Yellow: check first
Something has changed. You will know what to check after updating, or can pass the note on to your web designer.
Red: get help first
A major update that could noticeably affect your website. It is worth asking a professional to take a look first.

How it works

1

Set it up once

Install the plugin on your website. After that, it takes care of the checks for you.

2

It checks automatically every day

Updatehelper checks what changes in each release and compares it with what your website actually uses.

3

You get a notification

When updates are available, you get an email with the traffic-light color and a short explanation. The same indicator also appears next to the update button.

Download Updatehelper for free.

The free version checks updates directly on your WordPress website. No license key needed.

Download the free version WordPress plugin ZIP file Try assessments with a license key

What you get

An explanation for every color. You see not only green, yellow, or red, but also why.
Tailored to your website. The assessment takes your website’s customizations into account.
You stay in control. The plugin never installs anything automatically. It simply tells you what to expect.
Everything is recorded. A log shows which updates were installed and when. Handy if someone needs to investigate later.

A note on limitations

The traffic light is an informed assessment, not a guarantee. It is based on the information publishers provide about their updates and our many years of experience. Updatehelper cannot know what is not disclosed.

Keeping a current backup of your website is still important, even when the light is green.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know WordPress?

No. If you can log in and click “Update”, that is enough.

What should I do when it is yellow or red?

Forward the email to the person who manages your website. They will immediately see what needs attention.

How do I get set up?

Install the plugin, then go to Dashboard -> Updates -> Check now. Your first results will be ready in moments.

Update with peace of mind.

Try it free for 30 days. Send us a request using the form.
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