# Disable Updates – Selective Update Control

> Disable Updates has 90+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 109 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Disable Updates is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**Disable WordPress updates & restrict plugin installs, update visibility, and file-editor access to chosen admins. Ultimate security update manager.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 542
- **Downloads (30 days):** 109 (-40.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 10, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Modi Sahil (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/modi2918/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/selective-update-control/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Automatic updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automatic-updates/) | #9 | 20 |
| [disable updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-updates/) | #10 | 20 |
| [Plugin Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-updates/) | #5 | 23 |
| [theme updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theme-updates/) | #2 | 8 |
| [Wordpress updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-updates/) | #1 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic updates | #28 | 9,064 |
| disable updates | #22 | 6,862 |
| Plugin Updates | #59 | 10,000 |
| theme updates | #36 | 10,000 |
| Wordpress updates | #57 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable Updates – Updates Manager, Disable Automatic Updates, Disable All Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webcraftic-updates-manager/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (24) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 2 | [WP Auto Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-auto-updater/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (10) | Jun 4, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 3 | [Update Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/update-control/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (17) | Jun 16, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 4 | [WP Disable Automatic Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-disable-automatic-updates/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (3) | May 30, 2022 | 35/100 |
| 5 | [WP Automatic Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-automatic-updates/) | 400+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 16, 2018 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [Disable Automatic Updates – Enable/Disable core, plugins, themes, translation updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-automatic-updates/) | 100+ | 2.3/5 (3) | Mar 23, 2019 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [Version Locker: Disable Updates, Rollback and Downgrade](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/version-locker/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 2, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [Background Update Notification Email Address](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/background-update-notification-email-address/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Dec 11, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [Auto Update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-update/) | 90+ | — | Mar 14, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 11 | [kanenas — Minor/Patch Auto-Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates/) | 40+ | — | May 10, 2026 | 45/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Disable Updates safe to use in 2026?
Disable Updates is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Disable Updates?
Disable Updates is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 542 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 109 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Disable Updates work with WordPress 7.1?
Disable Updates is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Disable Updates need?
Disable Updates requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Disable Updates last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on August 10, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Disable Updates?
Disable Updates is developed and maintained by Modi Sahil.

### What are the best alternatives to Disable Updates?
The most popular alternatives to Disable Updates are Disable Updates (9K+ installs), WP Auto Updater (7K+ installs) and Update Control (4K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/selective-update-control/ · Generated 2026-10-06 06:54 UTC by PageForge