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title: Update Pilot
date: 2024-10-28T09:20:43+00:00
modified: 2026-02-14T17:02:42+00:00
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permalink: https://wpelevator.com/plugins/update-pilot
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author:
  name: Kaspars
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# Update Pilot

Provides automatic updates for WordPress plugins and themes with `UpdateURI` pointed at an [Update Pilot Server](https://wpelevator.com/plugins/update-pilot-server).

![Update Pilot plugin settings](https://wpelevator.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/01/wp-update-pilot-settings.png?strip=all&quality=90&resize=2164,1550)## Install Update Pilot

The plugin is currently in active development and being tested on multiple sites with various setups to ensure wide compatibility.

Use the link below to download the latest version of the plugin and [install it manually](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/manage-plugins/#manual-plugin-installation-1) under “Plugins” → “Add New” → “Upload Plugin” (button):

[Download](https://updates.wpelevator.com/wp-json/update-pilot/v1/download/wpelevator/update-pilot)



### Install using Composer

Require the package in your project:

```
composer require wpelevator/update-pilot
```

Use the `installer-paths` configuration to install the plugin [in a specific directory](https://getcomposer.org/doc/faqs/how-do-i-install-a-package-to-a-custom-path-for-my-framework.md) of your project by adding this to your `composer.json`:

```
{
	"extra": {
		"installer-paths": {
			"wp-content/plugins/{$name}": ["type:wordpress-plugin"],
			"wp-content/themes/{$name}": ["type:wordpress-theme"]
		}
	}
}
```

where `wp-content/plugins/{$name}` is the desired location for your plugins.

### Install using FAIR Connect

Using [FAIR Connect plugin](https://fair.pm/), search for the following DID:

```
did:plc:etmyqc6vq2ruw7eltvpapvjk
```

## Automatic Updates

Update Pilot uses itself to keep itself updated.

## Source Code

The source code is available [on GitHub](https://github.com/wpelevator/update-pilot).