# Skip Updates

> Skip Updates has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 67/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Skip Updates is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.

**A plugin that allows for adding installed dot org hosted plugins or themes to skip updating.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 4,068
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (-29.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 67/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.2.3
- **Last updated:** Aug 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Andy Fragen (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/afragen/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/skip-updates/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [skip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/skip/) | #2 | 2 |
| [update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/update/) | >100 | 122 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| skip | #26 | 3,854 |
| update | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Post Filters](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-filters/) | 50+ | — | Jul 23, 2009 | 25/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Skip Updates safe to use in 2026?
Skip Updates is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Skip Updates?
Skip Updates is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,068 times since it launched in February 2021. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Skip Updates work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Skip Updates up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does Skip Updates need?
Skip Updates requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Skip Updates last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.3, was released on August 13, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Skip Updates?
Skip Updates is developed and maintained by Andy Fragen.

### What are the best alternatives to Skip Updates?
The most popular alternatives to Skip Updates are Post Filters (50+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/skip-updates/ · Generated 2026-10-13 19:57 UTC by PageForge