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Disable Auto Update Emails and Block Updates for Plugins, WP Core, and Themes

By ideasToCode

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Disable Auto Update Emails and Block Updates for Plugins, WP Core, and Themes Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin disables email notifications for auto-updates and blocks updates for specific plugins, WordPress core, and themes. It also hides update buttons from the admin panel.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.87/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 2+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin provides a solution to disable email notifications for auto-updates in WordPress. With the introduction of auto-updates in WordPress 5.5, users began receiving emails for every update. This plugin stops those notifications.

Additionally, users can block updates for specific plugins, the WordPress core, and themes. This feature allows for better control over what gets updated on the website, although blocking core updates is not recommended for security reasons.

Another feature is the ability to remove update buttons from the admin panel, helping to declutter the dashboard. By default, only the email notification feature is enabled, while other settings require manual configuration.

Comparing to Alternatives

This plugin focuses on disabling auto update emails and blocking updates for plugins, WordPress core, and themes, offering a straightforward solution compared to other update management tools.

Top alternatives

Disable Auto Update Emails and Block Updates for Plugins, WP Core, and Themes ( WPS: 6.87)

Strengths

Simple and focused functionality
No complex configuration needed
Effectively stops unwanted update notifications
Blocks updates for plugins, core, and themes comprehensively

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced scheduling or selective update options
No user interface for granular control
No integration with other update management tools

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback is limited but generally appreciates the plugin's straightforward approach to disabling update emails and blocking updates.

Positive highlights

Effective at stopping auto update emails
Easy to install and use
Reliable blocking of updates without errors

Common complaints

Limited features beyond disabling emails and blocking updates
No settings page for customization

Weaknesses

Lack of detailed documentation
No support for selective update blocking

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, no-frills solution to stop auto update emails and block all updates for plugins, themes, and WordPress core.

Not ideal for

Users seeking advanced update management features, selective update controls, or detailed customization options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides complete functionality to disable auto update emails and block updates for plugins, themes, and WordPress core without restrictions.

Final Verdict

This plugin offers a straightforward and effective way to disable auto update emails and block updates across plugins, themes, and WordPress core, making it ideal for users who want simplicity and reliability.

However, it lacks advanced features and customization options, so users needing more control over updates may need to consider other solutions.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Disable Auto Update Emails and Block Updates for Plugins, WP Core, and Themes plugin.

Disable update notification emails

Block specific plugin updates

Block themes updates

Block WordPress core updates

Hide updates from dashboard

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FAQ

You can now choose to block updates for specific plugins in the “Block Plugin Updates” tab. This tab will list all the installed plugins, and you can select the plugins for which you do not want updates or update notifications.

Contributors and developers

“Disable Auto Update Emails and Block Updates for Plugins, WP Core, and Themes” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.