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Disable All WordPress Updates

By wpseek

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Disable All WordPress Updates Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin disables all WordPress update checks for themes, plugins, and core. It stops related cronjobs and notifications.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.87/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 69+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

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 completely disables the theme, plugin and core update checking system in WordPress. The plugin prevents WordPress from checking for updates including cronjobs, and prevents any notifications from being displayed.

It is very important that you keep your WordPress theme, core and plugins up to date! If you don't, your blog or website could be susceptible to security vulnerabilities or performance issues.

If you use this plugin, make sure you keep yourself up to date with new releases of your active WordPress version, plugins and themes and update them as new versions are released by simply deactivating this plugin for a short time.

Comparing to Alternatives

Disable All WordPress Updates stands out as a focused solution for disabling all update checks in WordPress, with several alternatives offering similar but sometimes broader update management features.

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Strengths

Effectively disables all update checks, improving backend speed.
Lightweight and minimalistic, causing no bloat.
Highly rated with a strong user base and positive feedback.
No known security vulnerabilities as per latest WPScan.
Simple to use without complex configuration.

Weaknesses

Lacks frequent updates, which may affect compatibility over time.
No pro version or advanced features for granular control.
Limited to disabling updates only, no additional management tools.
May not be suitable for users wanting selective update control.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 69 users, the plugin enjoys overwhelmingly positive feedback, especially praising its performance benefits and reliability. Negative reviews are minimal and do not highlight major issues.

Positive highlights

"A saviour when your host is blocked by wordpress.org…" - jonjennings
"An awesome plugin that I’ve used for years!" - pinkish1
"Very Good and light Plugin" - RodBor
"Really speeds up the dashboard" - doublecleanse
"Must have for Performance" - welaunchio

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lack of frequent updates noted by some users.
No advanced features or granular update controls.
No pro version available for extended functionality.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, reliable way to completely disable all WordPress update checks to improve backend performance, especially when update servers are unreachable or slow.

Not ideal for

Users who need selective update management, frequent plugin updates, or advanced control features, as this plugin offers a straightforward disabling function without granular options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully disables all WordPress update checks and notifications, providing significant performance improvements without any cost.

Final Verdict

Disable All WordPress Updates is a highly effective and lightweight plugin that excels at completely disabling all update checks, which can greatly improve backend speed and reduce delays caused by unreachable update servers. Its strong user ratings and lack of security vulnerabilities make it a trustworthy choice for users needing this specific functionality.

However, the plugin lacks frequent updates and advanced features, and it does not offer a pro version for extended capabilities. Users seeking more granular update control or ongoing feature development might consider alternatives, but for straightforward update disabling, this plugin is an excellent, no-cost solution.