# No Update Nag

> No Update Nag has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 489 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 43/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** No Update Nag works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

**Removes the WordPress update nag that appears at the top of all admin pages when a new version of WordPress is released.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 50,573
- **Downloads (30 days):** 489 (+143.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 43/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.4.13
- **Last updated:** Apr 14, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Scott Reilly (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/coffee2code/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/no-update-nag/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,656 |
| [nag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nag/) | #1 | 6 |
| [notices](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notices/) | #7 | 46 |
| [updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/updates/) | #12 | 148 |
| [upgrade](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/upgrade/) | #6 | 26 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| nag | #2 | 406 |
| notices | >100 | 10,000 |
| updates | >100 | 10,000 |
| upgrade | >100 | 8,899 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 92.8%
- Other: 7.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is No Update Nag free?
Yes. No Update Nag is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is No Update Nag safe to use in 2026?
No Update Nag works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use No Update Nag?
No Update Nag is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 50,573 times since it launched in June 2009. It was downloaded 489 times in the last 30 days.

### Does No Update Nag work with WordPress 7.1?
No Update Nag is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was No Update Nag last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.13, was released on April 14, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes No Update Nag?
No Update Nag is developed and maintained by Scott Reilly.

### What are the best alternatives to No Update Nag?
The most popular alternatives to No Update Nag are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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