Disable Plugin Autoupdate Emails vs Update Control (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Disable Plugin Autoupdate Emails
6.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Disable Plugin Autoupdate Emails has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Plugin Autoupdate Emails has accumulated 39K+ total downloads while Update Control has 46K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable Plugin Autoupdate Emails | Update Control | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ► | 17 |
| Active Installs | 6.0K+ | ◄ | 4.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 39K+ | ► | 46K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2013 | |
| Age | 6 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 3.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.3 | 1.5 |
Rating Breakdown
Disable Plugin Autoupdate Emails
Update Control
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Disable Plugin Autoupdate Emails averaged approximately 11 daily downloads while Update Control averaged 3.
Recent Reviews
Disable Plugin Autoupdate Emails Reviews
Fantastic Addition to the WordPress Ecosystem
The Disable Plugin Autoupdate Emails is a fantastic addition to the WordPress ecosystem. Its simplicity is its greatest strength, allowing users to effortlessly manage their plugin updates without bei
Simple and Effective
Thank you for developing this plugin. It has been a staple for all WordPress websites that I manage.
Simple.Great.Needed.
Thanks for making it
Update Control Reviews
Doesn’t work at all
None plugin neither wordpress minor or major release was started by this plugin, despite it ru by 6 months in my website.
Thank You!
This should be added to Core : )
Spot on Plugin
Hi there Guys, I have used a small number of plug-ins to update my theme and plug-ins on WordPress websites. This plug-in works extremely well and I would recommend it to anyone. It does what it says
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