Description
WebBooster Update History adds a lightweight dashboard widget that displays the total number of updates performed on your WordPress website.
This plugin is ideal for:
* Agencies providing WordPress maintenance services
* Freelancers managing multiple websites
* Site owners who want visibility into technical activity
The dashboard widget shows:
* Total number of updates performed
* Plugin updates count
* Theme updates count
* WordPress core updates count
All information is presented in a clean and simple overview directly in the WordPress Dashboard. No complex setup required.
Features (Free Version)
- Dashboard widget integration
- Total updates counter
- Breakdown by type: plugins, themes, and core
- Lightweight and performance-friendly
- Works with manual and automatic updates
Upgrade to Pro
The Pro version unlocks full update logging and detailed tracking, including:
* Exact update date
* Component type (plugin, theme, core)
* Component name
* Previous version
* New version
* User who performed the update
Planned future features include: filters by date and update type, annual statistics, visual charts, and report export functionality. More information coming soon.
About the Developer
WebBooster Update History is developed and maintained by Web Booster, a team focused on WordPress solutions, maintenance workflows, and tools for professionals.
Learn more at https://webbooster.com.co
Installation
- Upload the plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- The widget will automatically appear in the Dashboard.
FAQ
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Does this plugin affect site performance?
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No. It only records data when an update occurs and displays a simple counter in the Dashboard.
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Does it track automatic updates?
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Yes. Both manual and automatic updates are counted.
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Does it store sensitive information?
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No. Only technical update activity is recorded.
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Contributors & Developers
“WebBooster Update History” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.3
- Free version: Dashboard widget only (admin page removed).
- Free version: Smart uninstall – preserves data if Pro version detected.
- Added missing core files (class-wbuh-install.php, class-wbuh-logger.php).
- Internationalization support added.
- Code comments translated to English.
- Fixed WordPress.org validation compliance.
- Updated compatibility: WordPress 6.9, PHP 7.2+.
1.2
- Adjustments to meet WordPress.org standards.
- Code refactoring improvements.
1.1
- Initial public release.
- Dashboard counter functionality implemented.