No updates
Are you looking for a way to hide plugin and theme updates on your WordPress site? Whether you have a staging site, want to prevent accidental updates that could break your site, or need to maintain consistent versions…
Use with caution
No updates works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (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 updates stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| disable update | >100 |
| hide update | >100 |
| no update | >100 |
| theme | >100 |
| update | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About No updates
From the official readme · v1.1.9Description
Are you looking for a way to hide plugin and theme updates on your WordPress site? Whether you have a staging site, want to prevent accidental updates that could break your site, or need to maintain consistent versions across multiple sites, this plugin can help.
Simply activate the plugin to hide updates, and disable it when you’re ready to update. However, please note that updating your plugins and themes is highly recommended, as updates often include important security patches and new features.
Protect your site from unwanted updates with this simple and effective plugin.
This plugin also includes non-intrusive ads (shown only in the backend) that help support the ongoing development and maintenance of the plugin. Please see our privacy policy for information on data collection.
Installation
Automatic installation
The easiest way to install No Updates is through the automatic installation option. To do this, simply log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Plugins menu, and click on “Add New.”
In the search field, type “No Updates,” and click on “Search Plugins.” Once you find our plugin, you can view details such as the rating, description, and the current version. To install the plugin, click on “Install Now,” and let WordPress handle the file transfer for you.
Manual installation
- Download the plugin zip file from the source (such as the WordPress plugin repository).
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Plugins menu, and click “Add New.”
- Click the “Upload Plugin” button at the top of the page.
- Choose the plugin zip file you downloaded and click “Install Now.”
- Once the installation is complete, click the “Activate Plugin” button.
- You can now access the plugin through “No Updates” option in the admin menu.
Frequently asked questions
How do I unhide plugin or theme updates?
Simply disable the plugin, go to the updates page, and you’ll be able to see the full list of updates.
Will the plugin hide updates permanently?
No, the plugin will only hide plugin and theme updates while it is active.
Changelog
We are always updating this plugin to give the best experience on WordPress
1.1.6
- Update WordPress tested version to 6.9
- Minor optimizations
1.1.5
- Minor optimizations
1.0.0 – 1.1.4
- Initial Release
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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No updates: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
Is No updates free?
Yes. No updates is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is No updates safe to use in 2026?
No updates works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
How many websites use No updates?
No updates is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,824 times since it launched in July 2021. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.
Does No updates work with WordPress 7.1?
No updates is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was No updates last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.9, was released on December 26, 2025 (10 months ago).
Who makes No updates?
No updates is developed and maintained by Richard Muvirimi.
What are the best alternatives to No updates?
The most popular alternatives to No updates are Disable All WP Updates (300+ installs) and Extensions, Themes and Core… (<10 installs).
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