Manual Control for Jetpack
The Jetpack plugin by Automattic does something sneaky: it auto-activates new Jetpack modules. Instead of allowing you to opt in to new modules, Jetpack cheerfully activates them without your permission. These modules…
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Manual Control for Jetpack shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Manual Control for Jetpack stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| control | >100 |
| jetpack | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 9 reviews
About Manual Control for Jetpack
From the official readme · v0.2Description
The Jetpack plugin by Automattic does something sneaky: it auto-activates new Jetpack modules. Instead of allowing you to opt in to new modules, Jetpack cheerfully activates them without your permission. These modules can change how your site works and looks.
Manual Control puts a stop to that unwanted behavior. It prevents auto-activation of new Jetpack modules.
Metal texture in the plugin header image by Urban Dirty.
Installation
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Upload the
manual-controlfolder to your/wp-content/plugins/directory -
Activate the “Manual Control for Jetpack” plugin in your WordPress administration interface
Changelog
Fixes issue causing dummy Jetpack error notices.
0.2
- Much simpler method of suppressing auto activation of modules
0.1
- Initial version
For developers
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FAQ
Manual Control for Jetpack: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is Manual Control for Jetpack free?
Yes. Manual Control for Jetpack is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Manual Control for Jetpack safe to use in 2026?
Manual Control for Jetpack shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Manual Control for Jetpack?
Manual Control for Jetpack is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 20,255 times since it launched in January 2012. It was downloaded 97 times in the last 30 days.
Does Manual Control for Jetpack work with WordPress 7.1?
Manual Control for Jetpack is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Manual Control for Jetpack last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on October 22, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes Manual Control for Jetpack?
Manual Control for Jetpack is developed and maintained by Mark Jaquith.
What are the best alternatives to Manual Control for Jetpack?
The most popular alternatives to Manual Control for Jetpack are Companion Auto Update (40K+ installs), Version Control for jQuery (6K+ installs) and Companion Revision Manager (4K+ installs).
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