No Update Nag
Removes the WordPress update nag that appears at the top of all admin pages when a new version of WordPress is released.
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.
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where No Update Nag stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| nag | #2 |
| notices | >100 |
| updates | >100 |
| upgrade | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About No Update Nag
From the official readme · v1.4.13Description
This plugin removes the WordPress update nag that appears at the top of all admin pages when a new version of WordPress is released.
Tired of WordPress nagging you about a new release? Maybe you already know about it and want to hold off on an update and would rather not see the update nag on every admin page you visit. Activate this plugin and be bothered no more!
The status of your version of WordPress (be it current or out-of-date) is still reflected in the footer of your admin pages and in the update count link in the admin bar.
And certainly, of course, I don’t advocate completely ignoring the fact that updates often contain fixes for critical bugs or exploits. However, there are various other means of learning about updates; and once known, not everyone is able or willing to update immediately.
Links: Plugin Homepage | Plugin Directory Page | GitHub | Author Homepage
Installation
- Install via the built-in WordPress plugin installer. Or install the plugin code inside the plugins directory for your site (typically
/wp-content/plugins/). - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ admin menu in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
What is this update nag?
In versions 2.5 and later of WordPress, your WordPress will alert you to the release of a newer version of WordPress via an update notice at the top of every admin page. WordPress 2.5 and later reports “WordPress X.X is available! Please update now!” or “WordPress X.X is available! Please notify the site administrator.” See the screenshot for an example.
Why would I want to remove the update nag about new releases of WordPress?
Maybe you know about the newer WordPress release (either from the nag, news, etc) and don’t want to be constantly reminded by your current WordPress install (not everyone can or wants to upgrade to the newest version immediately). Also, you’d like to recover that much real estate on the page for something of more interest to you.
How will I know WordPress has been updated if the nag doesn’t appear?
Within the context of your WordPress admin, the footer of your admin pages will reflect that status of your version of WordPress (be it current or out-of-date). And if you are tracking WordPress progress at all (i.e. blogs, forums, your WordPress dashboard) then you likely don’t need to be made aware of new releases anyhow since you’ll likely already know about them.
So I should ignore the update nag and continue using my older version of WordPress?
Most certainly not. The latest version of WordPress will contain the latest security and bug fixes, as well as new features. Backwards compatibility is of paramount importance to the project so in most cases you should be safe to upgrade (especially for minor releases). However, some people in special circumstances manage their sites in different ways for different reasons, which may include temporarily delaying an update to the latest version.
Does this plugin have unit tests?
Yes. The tests are not packaged in the release .zip file or included in plugins.svn.wordpress.org, but can be found in the plugin’s GitHub repository.
Changelog
Trivial update: noted compatibility through WP 6.8+ and PHP 8.3+, improved unit testing while also removing unit tests from release packaging, and updated copyright date (2025)
1.4.13 (2025-04-14)
- Change: Note compatibility through WP 6.8+
- Change: Note compatibility through PHP 8.3+
- Change: Update copyright date (2025)
- Change: Reduce the number of plugin tags in
readme.txt - Change: Tweak formatting in
README.md - New: Add
.gitignorefile - Change: Remove development and testing-related files from release packaging
- Unit tests:
- Hardening: Prevent direct web access to
bootstrap.php - Allow tests to run against current versions of WordPress
- New: Add
composer.jsonfor PHPUnit Polyfill dependency - Change: Prevent PHP warnings due to missing core-related generated files
- Change: In bootstrap, store path to plugin directory in a constant
- Hardening: Prevent direct web access to
1.4.12 (2023-05-18)
- Change: Note compatibility through WP 6.3+
- Change: Update copyright date (2023)
1.4.11 (2021-10-03)
- Change: Note compatibility through WP 5.8+
- Change: Improve installation instruction in readme.txt
- Change: Minor text tweaks in readme.txt
- Unit tests:
- Change: Restructure unit test directories
- Change: Move
phpunit/intotests/phpunit/ - Change: Move
phpunit/bin/intotests/
- Change: Move
- Change: Remove ‘test-‘ prefix from unit test file
- Change: In bootstrap, store path to plugin file constant
- Change: In bootstrap, add backcompat for PHPUnit pre-v6.0
- Change: Restructure unit test directories
Full changelog is available in CHANGELOG.md.
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FAQ
No Update Nag: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
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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