# Disable Automatic Background Updates

> Disable Automatic Background Upda… has 10+ active installs and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Disable Automatic Background Up… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin disables every type of background automatic update (for core, plugins, themes, and languages) automatically, without need to manually choose any setting or option.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,693
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+84% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 24, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.7+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Milan Dinić (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dimadin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/disable-automatic-background-updates/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [automatic update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automatic-update/) | #2 | 2 |
| [Automatic updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automatic-updates/) | #14 | 20 |
| [update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/update/) | #85 | 122 |
| [updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/updates/) | #83 | 148 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| automatic update | >100 | 9,076 |
| Automatic updates | >100 | 9,064 |
| update | >100 | 10,000 |
| updates | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable All Update Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-all-update-notifications/) | 30+ | — | Aug 4, 2026 | 58/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Disable Automatic Background Up… free?
Yes. Disable Automatic Background Up… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Disable Automatic Background Up… safe to use in 2026?
Disable Automatic Background Up… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Disable Automatic Background Up…?
Disable Automatic Background Up… is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,693 times since it launched in August 2015. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Disable Automatic Background Up… work with WordPress 7.1?
Disable Automatic Background Up… is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.26, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Disable Automatic Background Up… need?
Disable Automatic Background Up… requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Disable Automatic Background Up… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 24, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Disable Automatic Background Up…?
Disable Automatic Background Up… is developed and maintained by Milan Dinić.

### What are the best alternatives to Disable Automatic Background Up…?
The most popular alternatives to Disable Automatic Background Up… are Disable All Update Notifica… (30+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-automatic-background-updates/ · Generated 2026-10-06 11:32 UTC by PageForge