# Best Plugin Update Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 9 plugin update plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Disable WordPress Update No…, Disable Theme and Plugin Au…, Disable Updates for WordPre….

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable WordPress Update Notifications and auto-update Email Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-update-notifications/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (19) | Sep 7, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Theme and Plugin Auto-Update Emails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-theme-and-plugin-auto-update-emails/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (10) | Oct 24, 2023 | 42/100 |
| 3 | [Disable Updates for WordPress Core, Plugins and Themes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-updates/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (4) | Sep 21, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 4 | [Email Notifications for Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-update-mail-notification/) | 100+ | — | Apr 2, 2025 | 28/100 |
| 5 | [Auto Backup Before Update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-backup-before-update/) | 20+ | — | May 23, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 6 | [Disable All Updates & Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-all-updates/) | 10+ | — | Aug 1, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Admin Restriction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-restriction/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 25, 2023 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [Remove Update Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-update-notification/) | 10+ | — | Nov 19, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Disable All Update & Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-all-update-notification/) | <10 | — | May 27, 2024 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular plugin update plugin for WordPress?
Disable WordPress Update Notifications and auto-update Email Notifications is the most popular plugin update plugin with 10K+ active installs and a 4.2/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many plugin update plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 9 plugins tagged “plugin update” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these plugin update plugins actively maintained?
2 of the top 9 plugin update 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/plugin-update/ · Generated 2026-10-07 17:50 UTC by PageForge