Easy Update Notifier
Easy Update Notifier
Description
The Easy Update Notifier plugin provides WordPress administrators with a quick and easy way to monitor and receive email notifications about available updates. This includes notifications for plugin, theme, and WordPress core updates, all accessible from the admin dashboard.
Features include:
– “Check Plugin Updates” option in the WordPress admin bar.
– Dashboard page showing available updates for plugins, themes, and the core.
– Customizable email notifications, sent based on user-configurable intervals.
– Flexible update check intervals: daily, every 15 days, or every 30 days.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/easy-update-notifier/directory, or install the plugin directly through the WordPress plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Update Notification Settings to configure the email notification settings and check interval.
Faq
Yes, you can set the update check interval to daily, every 15 days, or every 30 days.
Click the “Check Plugin Updates” option in the WordPress admin bar to view available updates.
You can send a test email from the Update Notification Settings page in your WordPress admin dashboard.
Ensure that the email address set in Update Notification Settings is correct. Also, verify that your server supports the wp_mail function for email delivery. If issues persist, consider using an SMTP plugin to improve email reliability.
Reviews
Simple but effective
By PrinceOfPersia on August 24, 2025
Great little plugin to get notified when there is an update available for your WordPress site. I am surprised that not more people are using this.
Changelog
2.0
- Added support for theme and core update notifications.
- Introduced custom email intervals (15 days, 30 days).
- Enhanced admin interface for easier management of update settings.
- Improved email content for update notifications.
1.0
- Initial release.