Disable Updates – Updates Manager, Disable Automatic Updates, Disable All Updates
by Themeisle · Uncategorized
Also makes 26 other plugins · 1.8M+ installs across the portfolio →
Disable updates and automatic updates for WordPress core, plugins, and themes, with the option to disable plugin or theme updates individually.
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Health
A 87/100
no flags
Active installs
9K+
≈9.9K estimated
Momentum
-10%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “plugin management” and “version control” for “disable theme updates” and “core updates”. “plugin management” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “disable theme updates” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “version control” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #19. “core updates” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
87 health vs 58 average across 25,764 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →11%
of downloads still active
At least 9K of 79.9K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,772 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 5 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 14 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.5★ over 24 reviews, smoothed to 4.23★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
37
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.1
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
16%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.2
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| disable automatic updates | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| automatic updates your tag | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| disable automatic update | #1 | #3 | 0 |
| updates | #3 | #5 | 0 |
| updates manager | #3 | #7 | 0 |
| disable updates your tag | #4 | #5 | 0 |
| all updates | #5 | #9 | 0 |
| automatic update | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| update control your tag | #6 | #11 | 0 |
| theme updates | #6 | #16 | down 1 |
| disable update | #4 | #6 | 0 |
| new updates | #3 | #6 | up 1 |
| disable theme updates | #5 | #7 | 0 |
| disable updates manager | #3 | #6 | 0 |
| core updates | #6 | #13 | up 2 |
| disable plugin updates | #6 | #7 | 0 |
| disable core updates | #4 | #7 | 0 |
| plugin updates manager | #4 | #10 | up 2 |
| disable wordpress core updates | #5 | #11 | 0 |
| update manager | #5 | #10 | 0 |
| plugin management your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
71 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 28 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “plugin management” and “version control” for “disable theme updates” and “core updates”. “plugin management” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “disable theme updates” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “version control” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #19. “core updates” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,490 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 3.3K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
5
releases in the last 12 months
14d ago
latest release · v1.3.4 · 19 Oct 2026
18
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 20% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “9K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 45 days ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 10K.
Install history since 30 Mar 2018
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ NameRequired1.4y ago
I think the plugin is not confusing enough, maybe the author could try hiding the SAVE button a bit better so I cannot find it at all. Maybe add more grayed out setting so i can click them without them doing anything. How about making the bulk actions a bit more useless? So I select all plugins, run each one, and none of them update any of the settings.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ IFX1.7y ago
I’ve tested it on a couple sites and it seems to be working well – loving the control it gives you over each plugin. Seems to work better than any other similar plugin I’ve tried. I’m now installing it on the rest of my sites and if all goes well will most likely be buying the pro version. UPDATE: I just tried to find the Pro version, but it appears you can only get it by purchasing the complete Clearfy Pro/Business plugin. I don’t really need or want the other plugins included in Clearfy – just the Updates Manager Pro plugin. Is there any way to purchase just that by itself?If not, can I purchase Clearfy Business and only install the Updates Manager on its own? This topic was modified 1 year, 5 months ago by IFX.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ryb093.2y ago
gute Arbeit
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ CloudBytes3.8y ago
I’ve been using this Great Plugin for years, and still, it does a fantastic job! Thank you very much! 😉 This topic was modified 3 years, 6 months ago by CloudBytes. This topic was modified 3 years, 6 months ago by CloudBytes.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ hdeshan4.6y ago
Good One!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ MichaelDean4.8y ago
Good plugin to manage your plugins. I dig it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ rohitrunwal5.6y ago
good work!!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ maximusl55.7y ago
very useful and many option, thanks you very much
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- 2026-10-19 Version 1.3.4 Updated dependencies 1.3.4
- 2026-07-29 Version 1.3.3 Updated dependencies 1.3.3
- 2026-05-25 Version 1.3.2 Updated dependencies 1.3.2
- 2026-05-19 Version 1.3.1 Updated dependencies 1.3.1
- 2026-01-12 Version 1.3.0 Disable Updates joins Themeisle – The plugin has been acquired by Themeisle, ensuring continued development and support. No action is required. Moved all PRO features to the free version Simplified settings interface Rem 1.3.0
- — Version 1.2.0 Added: Compatibility with WordPress 6.8 Fixed: Security issue 1.2.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 2 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
5 of 8 pass · checked 2 Nov 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 3 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 3 of 3 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions YouTube.
- ✓ Headings and lists 7 headings and 3 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 2,075 characters of description.
- ! Tags match the text Only 2 of 5 tags appear in the text ("plugin management", "update control", "version control" missing).
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-09-18 10K+ → 9K+ down after 112 days in tier
- 2026-05-29 9K+ → 10K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2026-05-28 10K+ → 9K+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2026-05-26 9K+ → 10K+ up after 111 days in tier
- 2026-02-04 8K+ → 9K+ up after 4 days in tier
- 2026-01-31 9K+ → 8K+ down after 61 days in tier
- 2025-12-01 8K+ → 9K+ up after 71 days in tier
- 2025-09-21 7K+ → 8K+ up after 389 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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KK-UPDATE-CONTROL — installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags -
Easy Updates Manager 300K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
Disable All WordPress Updates 20K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A -
WP Disable Automatic Updates 2K+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags D -
Ignore Or Disable Plugin Update 200+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags B -
Version Locker: Disable Updates, Rollback and Downgrade 100+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags B
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