Disable WP Updates
Clean plugin to disable WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates
by Peyman Farahani · github.com/peyman113/disable-wp-updates
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Install
No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:
wp plugin install https://github.com/peyman113/disable-wp-updates/archive/refs/heads/main.zipFrom the readme
Cleanly disables all WordPress updates — core, themes, and plugins — using lightweight native code. Ideal for developers managing production or client sites.
This plugin disables all automatic and manual update checks in WordPress, including:
- Core update checks
- Plugin update checks
- Theme update checks
- API calls to api.wordpress.org for version checks
The plugin is designed to be lightweight and developer-friendly. It uses WordPress native filters and actions to prevent any update-related communication. No database changes, no overrides, no hacks.
Important Note:
This plugin is intended for use in production environments, staging sites, or cases where full manual control over updates is desired. It is not recommended for average users, as it disables critical security and compatibility updates.
1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/disable-wp-updates/ directory, or install the plugin via the WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
3. No configuration is needed. Once activated, all updates will be disabled.
No. It simply disables WordPress update checks. It does not remove or alter any files.
Yes. Jus
Read the full README on GitHub →
Releases
| Tag | Published |
|---|---|
| v1.0.0 | Jul 13, 2025 |
These releases are tags only. The author does not attach a packaged zip, so there are no download counts to report.