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Disable auto-update Email Notifications

By Elvis Nyakangi

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Disable auto-update Email Notifications Review - In-Depth Analysis

Disable email notifications for auto-updates of plugins and themes in WordPress. Lightweight and requires no settings.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.05/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 15+ reviews)

Active Installations

30,000+

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 performs a simple task of disabling email notifications that are sent by WordPress when a plugin or theme auto-updates.

Since WordPress 5.5, if you have enabled plugin or theme auto-update you will receive an email notification when a plugin or theme auto-update is successful or when it has failed.

If you manage a dozen of websites, then the constant stream of auto-update emails may be annoying.

This plugin seeks to cure the problem by automatically disabling plugin and themes email auto-update notifications.

All other notifications will be ON. This plugin only stops plugin and theme auto-update notifications. Not core WordPress updates.

This is a lightweight plugin that is less than 2 kb and has zero effect on your website load speed.

No settings are required. Just install the plugin, activate, and you are done.

It is compatible with the latest version of WordPress.

We create simple and lightweight email tools that work without much settings.

Comparing to Alternatives

Disable auto-update Email Notifications is a straightforward plugin designed to stop update emails from WordPress core, themes, and plugins. Compared to other similar plugins, it focuses solely on disabling these notifications without additional features.

Top alternatives

Disable auto-update Email Notifications

Strengths

Extremely lightweight with minimal code impact.
Simple to use with no configuration needed.
Effectively disables update notification emails for most users.
Fast and responsive support as reported by users.

Weaknesses

Does not work on all WordPress versions, as noted by some users.
Lacks advanced customization options.
No premium version or extended features available.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness, though some users report compatibility issues.

Positive highlights

'Plugin does the job on most of my websites but not all of them, however support is really fast to answer 🙂' - sarahtht
'Absolutely needed when managing hundreds of websites.' - xnovo
'Simple and Effective, thanks to developer.' - ufukart
'Saved my time disabling WP annoying notifications.' - markzoi
'Plugin adds only two lines of code, perfectly doing its job.' - Dean Householder

Common complaints

Doesn't work on some WordPress versions (e.g., 5.8.3).
Limited functionality beyond disabling update emails.

Weaknesses

Inconsistent performance across different setups.
No options for selective email disabling.
No updates or new features over time.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, no-fuss solution to stop WordPress auto-update email notifications without additional features or complexity.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a plugin with more control over notifications or compatibility guarantees across all WordPress versions.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully disables auto-update email notifications with no limitations or ads.

Final Verdict

Disable auto-update Email Notifications is a minimalist plugin that effectively stops unwanted update emails with minimal impact on your site. It is ideal for users who want a simple, lightweight solution without extra features.

However, it may not work perfectly on all WordPress versions and lacks customization options. Users needing more control or guaranteed compatibility might need to look elsewhere.