# Disable Plugin Update Emails

> Disable Plugin Update Emails has 300+ active installs and 142 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Disable Plugin Update Emails shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**As of WordPress 5.5, email notifications will be sent after each attempt to automatically update a plugin, regardless of whether the update was successful or failed. To disable these email notifications, simply install…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 2,589
- **Downloads (30 days):** 142 (+30.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 10, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jerryrcole (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jerryrcole/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/disable-plugin-update-emails/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | >100 | 1,109 |
| [Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notifications/) | #30 | 366 |
| [Plugin Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-updates/) | #3 | 23 |
| [updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/updates/) | #18 | 148 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| Notifications | >100 | 8,796 |
| Plugin Updates | >100 | 10,000 |
| updates | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Mail SMTP by WPForms – The Most Popular SMTP and Email Log Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-mail-smtp/) | 4M+ | 4.8/5 (5,203) | Sep 30, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailchimp-for-wp/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,497) | Sep 16, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 3 | [Easy WP SMTP – WordPress SMTP and Email Logs: Gmail SMTP, Office 365, Outlook, Custom SMTP, and more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-wp-smtp/) | 500K+ | 4.6/5 (707) | Aug 12, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [WP Mail Logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-mail-logging/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (372) | Sep 21, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [Mailchimp for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailchimp-for-woocommerce/) | 200K+ | 4/5 (725) | Sep 23, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 6 | [Email Deliverability – SMTP Replacement, Email API Deliverability & Email Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-mailer/) | 200K+ | 2.3/5 (16) | Jul 16, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [SureMail – SMTP and Email Logs Plugin with Amazon SES, Postmark, and Other Providers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/suremails/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (25) | Aug 20, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 8 | [Klaviyo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/klaviyo/) | 100K+ | 2.8/5 (24) | Aug 17, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 9 | [Check & Log Email – Easy Email Testing & Mail logging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/check-email/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (290) | Sep 2, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 10 | [Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kadence-woocommerce-email-designer/) | 90K+ | 4.5/5 (142) | Sep 21, 2026 | 90/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Disable Plugin Update Emails free?
Yes. Disable Plugin Update Emails is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Disable Plugin Update Emails safe to use in 2026?
Disable Plugin Update Emails shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Disable Plugin Update Emails?
Disable Plugin Update Emails is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,589 times since it launched in August 2020. It was downloaded 142 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Disable Plugin Update Emails work with WordPress 7.1?
Disable Plugin Update Emails is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, 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 Plugin Update Emails need?
Disable Plugin Update Emails requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Disable Plugin Update Emails last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 10, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Disable Plugin Update Emails?
Disable Plugin Update Emails is developed and maintained by jerryrcole.

### What are the best alternatives to Disable Plugin Update Emails?
The most popular alternatives to Disable Plugin Update Emails are WP Mail SMTP by WPForms (4M+ installs), MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPr… (1M+ installs) and Easy WP SMTP (500K+ installs).


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