Packagist · packagist:yahnis-elsts/plugin-update-checker
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A custom update checker for WordPress plugins and themes. Useful if you can't host your plugin in the official WP repository but still want it to support automatic updates.
| Latest stable version | 5.7.0 |
|---|---|
| Published | 2026-05-26 12:48:45+00:00 |
| Install | composer require yahnis-elsts/plugin-update-checker |
| Required PHP version (composer.json) | PHP >=5.6.20 |
| License | MIT |
| Advisories on latest version | none known |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 03:07:46 UTC |
| Sources | api.osv.dev, repo.packagist.org |
Maintenance
| Activity | active |
|---|---|
| Last stable release | 2026-05-26 12:48:45 UTC · 136 days ago |
| Stable releases in the last 12 months | 1 |
| Published versions | 39 |
Heuristic based only on release dates; it does not measure issue or security response times.
Version history
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
5.7.0 | 2026-05-26 12:48:45 UTC |
5.6.0 | 2025-05-20 12:29:01 UTC |
5.5.0 | 2024-10-16 14:25:00 UTC |
5.4.0 | 2024-02-24 09:56:49 UTC |
5.3.0 | 2023-11-09 08:34:00 UTC |
5.2.0 | 2023-08-17 12:44:32 UTC |
5.1.0 | 2023-05-20 11:55:43 UTC |
5.0.0 | 2022-10-28 17:46:32 UTC |
4.13.0 | 2022-07-29 12:36:25 UTC |
4.12.0 | 2022-07-24 21:33:05 UTC |
4.11.0 | 2021-03-15 16:07:52 UTC |
4.10.0 | 2020-08-21 11:36:45 UTC |
4.9.0 | 2020-02-07 11:07:19 UTC |
4.8.1 | 2019-10-08 12:15:30 UTC |
4.8.0 | 2019-10-03 09:37:04 UTC |
4.7.0 | 2019-07-05 18:39:53 UTC |
4.6.0 | 2019-04-02 17:56:11 UTC |
4.5.1 | 2019-01-04 17:13:39 UTC |
4.5.0 | 2018-12-30 10:38:32 UTC |
4.4.0 | 2017-12-22 10:39:11 UTC |
Showing the 20 most recent of 37 versions. JSON
Version compatibility
Newest stable version that declares support for each runtime version (from the requirements published with each version).
| Runtime | Newest compatible version |
|---|---|
php 7.4 | 5.7.0 |
php 8.0 | 5.7.0 |
php 8.1 | 5.7.0 |
php 8.2 | 5.7.0 |
php 8.3 | 5.7.0 |
php 8.4 | 5.7.0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest version of yahnis-elsts/plugin-update-checker?
The latest stable version of yahnis-elsts/plugin-update-checker is 5.7.0, published on 2026-05-26. Verified by Vigia on 2026-10-10.
How do I install the latest version of yahnis-elsts/plugin-update-checker?
Run composer require yahnis-elsts/plugin-update-checker. The latest stable version is 5.7.0 (verified 2026-10-10).
Is yahnis-elsts/plugin-update-checker deprecated?
No. yahnis-elsts/plugin-update-checker is not marked as deprecated in the registry.
Which PHP version does yahnis-elsts/plugin-update-checker require?
yahnis-elsts/plugin-update-checker 5.7.0 declares this requirement: PHP >=5.6.20.
Does yahnis-elsts/plugin-update-checker 5.7.0 have known vulnerabilities?
No known advisories affect yahnis-elsts/plugin-update-checker 5.7.0 according to the data Vigia checks.
Is yahnis-elsts/plugin-update-checker still maintained?
yahnis-elsts/plugin-update-checker published 1 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 136 days ago. Activity: active.
Observed changes
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