Kirki Customizer Framework vs Disable All WordPress Updates (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Kirki Customizer Framework
500K+ active installs
Free
Disable All WordPress Updates
20K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Disable All WordPress Updates has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 68 reviews) while Kirki Customizer Framework leads in active installations (500K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Kirki Customizer Framework has accumulated 12M+ total downloads while Disable All WordPress Updates has 848K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Kirki Customizer Framework | Disable All WordPress Updates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 78 | ◄ | 68 |
| Active Installs | 500K+ | ◄ | 20K+ |
| Total Downloads | 12M+ | ◄ | 848K+ |
| Support Resolution | 60% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2010 | |
| Age | 12 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.2.2 | 1.9.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Kirki Customizer Framework
Disable All WordPress Updates
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Kirki Customizer Framework averaged approximately 3,174 daily downloads while Disable All WordPress Updates averaged 282.
Recent Reviews
Kirki Customizer Framework Reviews
Version 5.1.1, no corresponding ChangeLog update.
I’d like to know the specific changes that are being applied to my website with each plugin update. It seams that the author forgot to add a corresponding changelog entry for the version 5.1.1 update
Great plugin!
Great plugin!
Slider Not working
I migrated a domain / new client that had kirki customizer slider – doesn’t look like it’s been working for quite some time. No updates to php/plugins/WP or otherwise was able to fix this issue – Fina
Disable All WordPress Updates Reviews
Must have for Performance
I normally never give ratings, but after 24 hours of debugging and finding out that another plugins update API service is causing my slow down, I am super happy that this plugin exists! Thanks 1 M
Really speeds up the dashboard
My developer recommended installing this to help with dashboard speed since we use some 3rd party plugins. It has really helped, thanks!
An awesome plugin that I’ve used for years!
First of all, I’m sorry it took so long to give a review for this wonderful plugin. I’ve used it for years, it’s always worked perfectly and still does. But if the author sees this message, I have
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