Skip Updates
A plugin that allows for adding installed dot org hosted plugins or themes to skip updating.
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.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Skip Updates stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| skip | #26 |
| update | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Skip Updates
From the official readme · v1.2.3Description
Have you ever had a custom plugin or theme accidentally overwritten by an update from a wp.org plugin or theme with an identical slug? There are several very old Trac tickets describing this behavior and are still waiting for a solution in core. That solution is now available.
This is a plugin that will add a Settings menu, Skip Updates, where plugins or themes may be added by selecting the plugin or theme from the dropdown. Once added, the plugin or theme will no longer receive updates or update notices from wp.org.
Only plugins or themes on wp.org are displayed for selection.
This does require that this plugin is installed and activated for this protection. Fortunately there is a plugin dependency installer library that may be added to your plugin or theme that is able to install and activate any plugin, including this one, in either an optional or mandatory fashion.
Development
PRs are welcome against the develop branch.
Changelog
Please see the Github repository: CHANGELOG.md.
1.2.3 / 2026-08-13
- add GitHub Actions
- update tested to
1.2.2 / 2024-11-01
- remove
load_plugin_textdomain() - composer update
1.2.1 / 2024-07-11
- update tested to
- composer update
1.2.0 / 2023-09-10
- update to WPCS 3.0.0
1.1.3 / 2023-07-21
- add developery stuff
- update tested to
1.1.2 / 2022-05-10
- updated tested to
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.
Best Skip Updates alternatives
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|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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FAQ
Skip Updates: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
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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