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Upgrade Pilot

wordpress.orgEndpoint management (MDM, RMM, patching)

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 12 Sep 2026; it is registered on WordPress.org and has been in the index since 24 Jul 2026. How this is checked

Upgrade Pilot tracks changes to installed WordPress plugins that core WordPress does not surface, such as ownership transfers, author changes, or security-related closures. It provides daily snapshots and alerts so users can evaluate updates before applying them. The plugin also helps test whether a site will survive upcoming WordPress and PHP version upgrades and allows freezing specific plugins to prevent unwanted updates. It surfaces risks that would otherwise remain…

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreemiumWebSelf-hosted
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Overview

5 features

Purpose: Unknowingly updating compromised, abandoned, or ownership-changed plugins and breaking sites during WordPress or PHP upgrades.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress site maintainers and developers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: monitoring

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: freemium · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: wordpress.org · wordpress.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Upgrade Pilot sits in PulseGate's Endpoint management (MDM, RMM, patching) category. Inferred · not functionally tested: Unknowingly updating compromised, abandoned, or ownership-changed plugins and breaking sites during WordPress or PHP upgrades. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a B2B2C product for wordPress site maintainers and developers. Basis unknown · not verified: Upgrade Pilot follows a freemium model. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind Upgrade Pilot is Luke W, and it first shipped in 2026. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 5 catalogued features are Plugin Ownership Tracking, Update Trust Signals, and Compatibility Testing. The interface is available in English and Wolof.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Plugin Ownership Tracking
  • Update Trust Signals
  • Compatibility Testing
  • Plugin Freeze
  • Change Detection

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
plugin-monitoringwordpress-securityupdate-safetycompatibility-checker

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPSPrivacy PolicyFree tierMulti-language

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed24 Jul · 07:41 UTC
    Upgrade Pilot seen via WordPress Plugins
    Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about Upgrade Pilot

What is Upgrade Pilot?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Unknowingly updating compromised, abandoned, or ownership-changed plugins and breaking sites during WordPress or PHP upgrades. It is catalogued under Endpoint management (MDM, RMM, patching) on PulseGate.
Who is Upgrade Pilot for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Upgrade Pilot is a B2B2C product built for wordPress site maintainers and developers.
Is Upgrade Pilot free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — there is a free tier, with paid plans for advanced use.
What platforms does Upgrade Pilot run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Upgrade Pilot runs on the web. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Upgrade Pilot still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 12 Sep 2026.
What projects are similar to Upgrade Pilot?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Version Pilot, Upgrade Readiness Monitor, and WordPress plugin.Version PilotUpgrade Readiness MonitorWordPress plugin
Who develops Upgrade Pilot?
Upgrade Pilot is developed by Luke W.
When did Upgrade Pilot launch?
Upgrade Pilot first shipped in 2026.

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