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Update Control vs WP Disable Automatic Updates (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Update Control

Update Control

4.4(17)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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WP Disable Automatic Updates

WP Disable Automatic Updates

5(3)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View WP Disable Automatic Updates

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Disable Automatic Updates has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Update Control leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Update Control has accumulated 46K+ total downloads while WP Disable Automatic Updates has 18K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Update Control
►
WP Disable Automatic Updates5/5
Total Reviews
17Update Control
◄
WP Disable Automatic Updates3
Active Installs
4.0K+Update Control
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WP Disable Automatic Updates2.0K+
Total Downloads
46K+Update Control
◄
WP Disable Automatic Updates18K+
Support Resolution
N/AUpdate Control
WP Disable Automatic UpdatesN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoUpdate Control
►
WP Disable Automatic Updates3 years ago
First Released
2013Update Control
WP Disable Automatic Updates2015
Age
13 yearsUpdate Control
WP Disable Automatic Updates11 years
WP Requires
3.7+Update Control
WP Disable Automatic Updates3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Update Control
WP Disable Automatic Updatesfalse+
Business Model
FreeUpdate Control
WP Disable Automatic UpdatesFree
Latest Version
1.5Update Control
WP Disable Automatic Updates1.1

Rating Breakdown

Update Control

4.4/5(17 reviews)
5
82%
4
0%
3
6%
2
0%
1
12%

WP Disable Automatic Updates

5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Update Control Reviews

by Pietro

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.

by dimitris33

Thank You!

This should be added to Core : )

by TLCJohn

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

WP Disable Automatic Updates Reviews

by General Seed

Good plugin

Thanks, keep update, good plugin, five stars

by Nikonn

Convenient and working plugin

Excellent plugin, after the last release, the error has been corrected – thanks to the developer! Comfortable settings and visibility of information (does not bother me). We are waiting for new releas

by Daniele De Rosa

Enjoy!

Have fun! I hope you like it! 😉

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Update Control or WP Disable Automatic Updates more popular?
Update Control has 4.0K+ active installations while WP Disable Automatic Updates has 2.0K+. Update Control is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Update Control or WP Disable Automatic Updates?
Update Control has a 4.4/5 rating from 17 reviews, while WP Disable Automatic Updates has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Update Control and WP Disable Automatic Updates free?
Update Control is free and WP Disable Automatic Updates is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Update Control or WP Disable Automatic Updates?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Update Control was last updated 8 years ago and WP Disable Automatic Updates was last updated 3 years ago.

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