Docs Performance & Control Pro
Disable Auto Updates documentation
Choose which parts of WordPress update themselves. Turn off core, plugin, theme or translation updates entirely, or only for specific plugins and themes.
Overview
Automatic updates are convenient until one breaks a client site overnight. Sites with custom code or strict testing need updates to happen when someone is watching.
Plan: Pro. Requires an active WP Extended Pro licence.
Setup
- Go to WP Extended in your WordPress admin and find Disable Auto Updates under Performance & Control.
- Switch Disable Auto Updates on.
- Open its settings, adjust the options below and save.
Settings
| Setting | What it does | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Disable Core Updates | Disable automatic updates for WordPress core. | Pro |
| Update Type | Select which type of core updates to disable. | Pro |
| Disable Plugin Updates | Disable automatic updates for plugins. | Pro |
| Select Plugins | Choose which plugins to disable auto-updates for. | Pro |
| Disable Theme Updates | Disable automatic updates for themes. | Pro |
| Select Themes | Choose which themes to disable auto-updates for. | Pro |
| Disable Translation Updates | Disable automatic updates for translations. | Pro |
Questions and troubleshooting
Is Disable Auto Updates free?
No. It is part of WP Extended Pro.
Will I still see that updates are available?
Yes. Updates still appear in Dashboard → Updates, so you can run them yourself.
It isn’t working as expected
Check the module is switched on and its settings are saved. If another plugin does the same job, deactivate one of them. Then clear any page cache and test again. Still stuck? Pro customers can contact support; free users can post on the WordPress.org forum.