This plugin disables all automatic updates. No configuration needed.
As of April 2026, Stop Automatic Updates is a WordPress updates plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 1.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.7.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2018. Last updated 7 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: InfiniteWP Client.
Upon activation, this plugin uses the “automatic_updater_disabled” filter to prevent automatic updates from being installed.
It does not offer configuration, not even an options page in WP Admin.
Simply install and activate the plugin to disable all automatic updates. Deactivate the plugin to re-enable all automatic updates.
| WordPress | 3.7.0+ requiredTested up to 5.0.25 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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