Adds a dynamic 'Updates' submenu item under the Plugins menu when updates are available.
As of April 2026, Easy Updates Menu is a WordPress menu plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 1.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 7.2+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Top alternative: Admin Menu Editor.
Easy Updates Menu is a lightweight plugin that enhances your WordPress admin interface by adding a convenient “Updates” submenu item under the Plugins menu. This submenu only appears when there are plugin updates available, making it easier to quickly access and manage pending updates.
We’ve all dealt with slow servers and clunky setups when running maintenance on sites. How frustrating is it to log in to the dashboard, click on ‘Installed Plugins’, then click ‘Updates’? It eats up precious time. With Easy Updates Menu, you can simply log in to the dashboard, click “Updates,” and start updating without the hassle.
| WordPress | 5.0+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5 |
| PHP | 7.2+ required |
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