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WordPress Beta Tester

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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 9 Oct 2026; it is registered on GitHub and WordPress.org and has been in the index since 8 Sep 2026. How this is checked

WordPress Beta Tester adds dashboard controls for upgrading a WordPress site to nightly, beta, release candidate, point-release, or trunk update channels. It is intended for WordPress developers and site administrators who test upcoming core releases.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeWeb
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37stars
22forks
8features
2009since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Testing upcoming WordPress versions without manually installing nightly, beta, or release candidate builds.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress site administrators and developers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

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

In the Other dev tools space, WordPress Beta Tester takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on testing upcoming WordPress versions without manually installing nightly, beta, or release candidate builds. Inferred · not functionally tested: WordPress Beta Tester is a B2B product aimed at wordPress site administrators and developers. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web.

Behind WordPress Beta Tester is Andy Fragen, and it first shipped in 2009. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 37 stars and 2 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are nightly updates, beta updates, and release candidates. The interface is available in 13 languages, including Czech, German, and English.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Nightly updates
  • Beta updates
  • Release candidates
  • Trunk updates
  • Point-release channel
  • Built-in upgrader

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
wordpress-pluginbeta-testingrelease-candidatesnightly-builds

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
Browser

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPSFree tierGitHub · ★ 37Active maintenanceMulti-language

Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed8 Sep · 23:12 UTC
    WordPress Beta Tester seen via WordPress Plugins
    Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about WordPress Beta Tester

What is WordPress Beta Tester?
Inferred · not functionally tested: WordPress Beta Tester focuses on testing upcoming WordPress versions without manually installing nightly, beta, or release candidate builds. It is catalogued under Other dev tools on PulseGate.
Who should use WordPress Beta Tester?
Inferred · not functionally tested: WordPress Beta Tester is a B2B product built for wordPress site administrators and developers.
Does WordPress Beta Tester have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — WordPress Beta Tester is free to use.
What platforms does WordPress Beta Tester run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: WordPress Beta Tester runs on the web.
Is WordPress Beta Tester still maintained?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 9 Oct 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 2 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to WordPress Beta Tester?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Genesis Beta Tester, VK Plugin Beta Tester, and Theme Tester.Genesis Beta TesterVK Plugin Beta TesterTheme Tester
Who develops WordPress Beta Tester?
WordPress Beta Tester is developed by Andy Fragen.
How long has WordPress Beta Tester been around?
WordPress Beta Tester first shipped in 2009.

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