Plugin updates
Update a single critical plugin or batch-update related add-ons. Your agent reviews changelogs for breaking changes, checks PHP version requirements, verifies active vendor licenses, and applies the updates that are safe to run.
SiteSelf™ · The AI Agent for WordPress
Keep your WordPress site secure and up to date.
From a single overdue plugin to a complete site-wide update cycle, delegate your routine WordPress maintenance in chat. Ask your agent in Slack or Telegram to review changelogs, test compatibility, apply updates, and remove plugins you no longer use.
Start with 500 free credits. No credit card needed.
Audit pending releases, check compatibility, and remove obsolete plugins
Connect your hosting via SSH and trigger maintenance whenever you're ready. Your agent inspects installed software, highlights version blockers or licensing issues, executes the updates, and reports the results.
WordPress core upgrades
Keep your core installation aligned with the latest security and feature releases. SiteSelf verifies server and database prerequisites, runs the core upgrade, and confirms the active version.
Theme updates
Upgrade your parent theme safely to newer releases. Your agent checks for an active child theme and custom template overrides before proceeding, alerting you to any customizations that need attention before the update runs.
Plugin audit and cleanup
Safely remove plugins left behind by retired features or previous redesigns. Your agent checks for lingering database references, shortcodes, and dependencies, then deactivates and deletes the plugins you confirm are obsolete.
How it works
Connect your site and put your agent to work
Connect your WordPress site
Create your SiteSelf account and install our lightweight plugin to establish a secure connection in under two minutes. No coding or complex setup involved.
Link your workspace
Connect SiteSelf to Slack or Telegram. You'll send requests and receive real-time updates directly in the chat apps you already use every day.
Describe what you want
Just type your request in plain English: "Update our opening hours" or "Fix the broken mobile menu." Your agent understands your intent and will simply ask if it needs more context before starting.
Review and refine
Your agent outlines the plan, executes the task, and shows you the result. Looks good? You're all set. Need an adjustment? Just reply directly in the chat to tweak it instantly.
Cost comparison
Predictable costs for on-demand WordPress maintenance
Hiring a freelance developer for periodic updates usually incurs minimum hourly billing. Fixed-fee care plans charge every month regardless of whether your site needs work. SiteSelf offers an on-demand credit model: trigger updates when you want them, with follow-up checks covered by the same balance.
| Option | Estimated price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance WordPress developer | $15–$28/hour | Manual review and installation of updates. Final cost depends on hourly minimums, research time, and debugging if conflicts arise. |
| Website care service | $89/month per site | Recurring weekly updates, automated backups, and uptime monitoring for standard sites within rigid plan boundaries. |
| SiteSelf | $49 /month per site | 1,000 credits every month dedicated to reviewing changelogs, updating core and plugins, cleaning up unused assets, and verifying site health on demand. |
Start with 500 free credits. No credit card needed.
Frequently asked questions
What access does SiteSelf need to perform updates?
Running plugin, theme, and core updates requires three connections: your WordPress site, your chat tool (Slack or Telegram), and an SSH-enabled hosting connection. Because safe command-line execution and file replacements happen at the server level, installing the SiteSelf WordPress plugin alone is not sufficient for software upgrades.
Does SiteSelf apply updates automatically on a weekly schedule?
No. SiteSelf operates strictly on demand. Maintenance starts when you request it in chat—whether you ask to check pending updates or authorize a full upgrade cycle. SiteSelf does not run background auto-updates without your explicit direction.
Can SiteSelf update premium plugins and themes?
Yes, as long as the plugin or theme has a valid, active license key configured on your site. If an update is blocked by an expired license or missing API key, your agent flags the blocker in chat so you can renew it with the vendor.
Can I use this service on sites built with Elementor, Divi, or Beaver Builder?
Yes. Your agent can update the page builder plugins and parent themes via your hosting connection. However, editing layouts, styling, or content generated inside proprietary visual builders remains outside SiteSelf's editing scope.
What post-update checks does the agent perform?
Your agent checks HTTP status codes, page response headers, and recent server error logs to verify the site is online and running without fatal errors. Because SiteSelf does not execute full automated browser session testing, your agent will prompt you to test critical user-facing interactions—such as a checkout flow or contact form submission.
Can I back up my site before running updates?
Yes. Simply tell your agent in chat to take a backup prior to updating. It will confirm whether the backup completed successfully and summarize its contents before proceeding with software upgrades.
What happens if an update breaks a feature or causes an error?
Your agent inspects PHP error logs and recent file changes to pinpoint the conflict. It can roll back the offending plugin or file, attempt a configuration fix, or outline the exact error for your host or plugin author. Troubleshooting and recovery work use the same credit balance.
What if our site code is deployed through a Git repository or CI/CD pipeline?
Continue using your current deployment workflow. If your production site runs on a read-only filesystem where changes must be pushed through Git, SiteSelf cannot update those deployed files directly. Your agent can report pending releases and version notes so your engineering team can commit them.
Clear your pending WordPress updates
Connect your site, link your chat workspace, and instruct your agent to audit pending releases today.
Start with 500 free credits. No credit card needed.