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Disable Updates – Updates Manager, Disable Automatic Updates, Disable All Updates

By Themeisle

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 Updates – Updates Manager, Disable Automatic Updates, Disable All Updates Review - In-Depth Analysis

Manage and disable updates for WordPress core, plugins, and themes. Control automatic updates individually for better site management.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.75/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 24+ reviews)

Active Installations

9,000+

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

Disable Updates is a lightweight updates manager that gives you full control over how and when updates run on your site. You can disable all updates, turn off automatic updates, or manage updates individually for WordPress core, plugins, and themes.

You can disable plugin updates globally or manage them on a per-plugin basis. This allows you to prevent update notifications for all plugins or selectively disable updates only for specific plugins you want to keep unchanged.

The plugin also lets you disable automatic plugin updates, giving you full control over which plugins update automatically and which ones require manual approval.

You can disable theme updates entirely or control them individually for each theme. This is especially useful if you are using custom themes or child themes where updates could overwrite changes.

You can also disable automatic theme updates or allow automatic updates only for selected themes, depending on your workflow.

Take control of WordPress core updates by disabling them completely or managing how they are applied. You can choose to disable all core updates or fine-tune automatic updates by release type.

This gives you full control over how WordPress itself updates on your site.

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Comparing to Alternatives

This plugin competes with several other update management plugins that offer similar functionality for controlling WordPress updates.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Provides granular control over plugin updates
Highly rated by users for reliability
No known security vulnerabilities
Simple and straightforward interface
Works better than many similar plugins according to users

Weaknesses

No standalone pro version available
Some users find the interface confusing
Limited advanced features compared to some alternatives
Bulk actions may not always work as expected

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and very few low ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's functionality and reliability.

Positive highlights

'Works as described' - MichaelDean
'Good One!' - hdeshan
'Great Plugin, does a fantastic job' - CloudBytes
'Works great, loving the control it gives you' - IFX
'Gute Arbeit' - ryb09

Common complaints

The plugin interface can be confusing and unintuitive
Bulk actions may not update settings as expected

Weaknesses

Some users find the save button hard to locate
Limited feedback or guidance within the plugin interface
No separate pro version available for purchase

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a reliable and straightforward way to manage and disable automatic updates for WordPress plugins and core without security concerns.

Not ideal for

Users seeking advanced update management features or a standalone pro version might find this plugin limiting or confusing.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers comprehensive update management features sufficient for most users.

Final Verdict

Disable Updates – Updates Manager is a dependable plugin that effectively controls WordPress updates with a high user satisfaction rate and no known security issues. It stands out for its simplicity and reliability compared to similar alternatives.

However, the lack of a standalone pro version and some user interface confusion may deter those needing more advanced features or a more intuitive experience. Overall, it is a solid choice for users prioritizing straightforward update management.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Disable Updates – Updates Manager, Disable Automatic Updates, Disable All Updates plugin.

Disable Automatic Updates

Disable Core Updates

Updates Manager

Screenshots

FAQ

Yes. Disable Updates plugin lets you disable all updates (core, plugins and themes) entirely.

Contributors and developers

“Disable Updates – Updates Manager, Disable Automatic Updates, Disable All Updates” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.