Plugin Stale Watch
Warn when an installed plugin has not had an upstream update in 30 days.
Plugin Stale Watch is a proposed WordPress plugin — Warn when an installed plugin has not had an upstream update in 30 days. It is not available for download yet — 0 of the 50 votes needed have been cast. Vote to move it forward, or join the waitlist to be emailed on release.
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At a glance
- Platform
- WordPress
- Status
- Collecting votes
- Votes
- 0 of 50 (50 to go)
- Requirements
- WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
- Integrations
- WordPress plugin API, wp-admin
- Pricing
- Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year
- Build time
- ~4 weeks after threshold
The problem
Sites run forgotten plugins for years because “last updated” is buried on wordpress.org, not in wp-admin.
Who this WordPress plugin is for
Agencies and owners who want a stale-plugin list without a full security suite.
Plugin Stale Watch is a proposed WordPress plugin for Agencies and owners who want a stale-plugin list without a full security suite..
It lists active plugins whose last upstream update is older than the threshold you set. It does not scan for malware and it does not auto-update.
Proposed plugin features
What this WordPress plugin would include in an initial release.
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Age threshold
Default 30 days, adjustable.
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Admin list
Plugin, version, last upstream update, and link to the directory page.
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Email digest
Optional weekly list of newly stale plugins.
Not in the first release
Kept out of scope on purpose, so the first version ships small and focused.
- Malware scanning
- Automatic updates
- A vulnerability database product
Concept screens
What happens after you vote
Every draft follows the same path from proposal to release.
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Collecting votes You are here
The community decides whether this plugin gets built.
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Threshold reached
Enough votes — the draft enters the build queue.
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In development
Scope stays close to the published feature list.
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Ready to download
Waitlisted voters are emailed first, with download details.
WordPress plugin API, wp-admin
WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year
Visiting wordpress.org per plugin, a security suite, hoping nothing is abandoned
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this WordPress plugin draft.
Does this mean the plugin is unsafe?
No. It only means it has not been updated. You still decide.
Does it auto-update?
No. Rollback Shelf and core updates stay separate.
Is Plugin Stale Watch available to download yet?
No. Plugin Stale Watch is a proposed WordPress plugin, not a finished download. It has 0 of the 50 votes needed before development starts.
What does Plugin Stale Watch do?
Warn when an installed plugin has not had an upstream update in 30 days. It is a WordPress plugin proposal published on DraftPlugins, where the community votes on which drafts get built.
When will Plugin Stale Watch be released?
Estimated build time is ~4 weeks after threshold. Everyone on the waitlist is emailed as soon as it ships.
How much will Plugin Stale Watch cost?
Expected pricing: Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year. Pricing for a draft is indicative and can change before release.
How do I get notified when Plugin Stale Watch is ready?
Vote on this page and join the waitlist with your email. We only email you about Plugin Stale Watch — release notes and access details.
What does Plugin Stale Watch require?
Planned requirements: WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+.