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Disable Automatic Theme & Plugin Updates

Simply disable automatic theme and plugin updates.

By Jake Spurlock·Core·Free
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·60 active installs·Updated 5 years ago
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As of April 2026, Disable Automatic Theme & Plugin Updates is a WordPress core plugin with 60 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.7+ and PHP 7.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2020. Last updated 5 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP Downgrade | Specific Core Version.

0/5Rating
60active installs
2.1K+total downloads
6 yearssince 2020

Overview

At the core of this plugin, it is simply using the build in filters to disable automatic theme and plugin updates.

add_filter( 'plugins_auto_update_enabled', '__return_false' );
add_filter( 'themes_auto_update_enabled', '__return_false' );

If you are interested in contributing to this plugin, all issues should be addressed on Github. Pull requests welcome.

Read full description on WordPress.org

Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress3.7+ requiredTested up to 5.5.18
PHP7.0+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

0.1.5

  • Fix the tested up to version.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Jake SpurlockJake Spurlock
Plugin Info
Version
0.1.6
Last Updated
Aug 6, 2020
WP Requires
3.7+
Tested Up To
5.5.18
PHP Requires
7.0+
Active Installs
60
Downloads
2.1K+
Added
Jun 2, 2020
Business
Free

Tags

coreupdates

Developer

J
Jake Spurlock
9 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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