Is there a way for plugin updates to be checked to see whether new releases have become available like applications?

Edited June 20, 20186 yr by Christforums

If the developer has used the 'Update check URL' in their plugin/application:

then the check is performed whenever the system performs its own update checks.....or forced by yourself:

...and then you will end up with:

However, if that setting hasn't been used then the 'easy' way is not available...you have to go and check the listing and so on.