# Disable & Manage Updates

> Disable & Manage Updates has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 224 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 73/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Disable & Manage Updates is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

**Disable & Manage Updates gives you control over WordPress updates and important admin settings from one dashboard.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,738
- **Downloads (30 days):** 224 (+314.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 73/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Aman Verma (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/efficientninja/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/disable-updates-comments/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [disable comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-comments/) | #32 | 51 |
| [disable notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-notifications/) | #3 | 5 |
| [disable updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-updates/) | #11 | 20 |
| [manage plugin updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/manage-plugin-updates/) | #1 | 1 |
| [manage theme updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/manage-theme-updates/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| disable comments | >100 | 2,489 |
| disable notifications | >100 | 2,730 |
| disable updates | >100 | 6,867 |
| manage plugin updates | >100 | 7,692 |
| manage theme updates | >100 | 3,948 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (281) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-rb/) | 100K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Sep 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [WP Comment Cleaner – Delete All Comments, Disable Comments, Bulk Delete & Remove Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/delete-all-comments-of-website/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (58) | Oct 2, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [Disable Comments & Delete All Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comments-plus/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (41) | Aug 20, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 5 | [Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpsimpletools-disable-comments/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (4) | Apr 14, 2021 | 36/100 |
| 6 | [Comment Link Remove and Other Comment Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-link-remove/) | 8K+ | 4.1/5 (15) | Sep 21, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 7 | [Simply Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simply-disable-comments/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 11, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 8 | [Daisy Comments — Disable Comments & Stop Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/daisy-comments/) | 1K+ | — | Jan 1, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 9 | [MM Comment Manager — Disable Comment Box, Hide Existing Comments and Stop Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/turn-off-comments/) | 900+ | 3.4/5 (5) | Aug 20, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 10 | [CRUDLab Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crudlab-disable-comments/) | 700+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Dec 8, 2016 | 33/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Disable & Manage Updates free?
Yes. Disable & Manage Updates is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Disable & Manage Updates safe to use in 2026?
Disable & Manage Updates is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Disable & Manage Updates?
Disable & Manage Updates is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,738 times since it launched in June 2019. It was downloaded 224 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Disable & Manage Updates work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Disable & Manage Updates up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.1 or newer.

### What PHP version does Disable & Manage Updates need?
Disable & Manage Updates requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Disable & Manage Updates last updated?
The latest version, 2.2, was released on September 13, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes Disable & Manage Updates?
Disable & Manage Updates is developed and maintained by Aman Verma.

### What are the best alternatives to Disable & Manage Updates?
The most popular alternatives to Disable & Manage Updates are Disable Comments (1M+ installs), Disable Comments (100K+ installs) and WP Comment Cleaner (20K+ installs).


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