# Best Core Updates Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 10 core updates plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: WP Auto Updater, Hide Updates, WP Automatic Updates.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Auto Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-auto-updater/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (10) | Jun 4, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 2 | [Hide Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-updates/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (4) | Mar 19, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [WP Automatic Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-automatic-updates/) | 400+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 16, 2018 | 34/100 |
| 4 | [Auto Update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-update/) | 90+ | — | Mar 14, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 5 | [Disable WP Core Updates Advance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-wp-core-updates-advance/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 10, 2024 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [BusinessPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/businesspress/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | May 14, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 7 | [Control WP Core Emails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/control-wp-core-emails/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 21, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Disable All Updates & Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-all-updates/) | 10+ | — | Aug 1, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Disable All Update & Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-all-update-notification/) | <10 | — | May 27, 2024 | 21/100 |
| 10 | [Digitizer Update Hold](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/digitizer-update-hold/) | <10 | — | Aug 30, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular core updates plugin for WordPress?
WP Auto Updater is the most popular core updates plugin with 7K+ active installs and a 4.6/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many core updates plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 10 plugins tagged “core updates” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these core updates plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 10 core updates plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/core-updates/ · Generated 2026-10-06 11:34 UTC by PageForge