# Best Update Manager Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 4 update manager plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Version Locker: Disable Upd…, System Update Exporter, Autoupdate Plugins & Themes.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Version Locker: Disable Updates, Rollback and Downgrade](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/version-locker/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 2, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 2 | [System Update Exporter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/system-update-exporter/) | 70+ | — | Jun 4, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 3 | [Autoupdate Plugins & Themes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safe-auto-update-restore-manager/) | 10+ | — | Sep 30, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 4 | [UpdateGuard – Safe Update Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/updateguard/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Sep 29, 2026 | 59/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular update manager plugin for WordPress?
Version Locker: Disable Updates, Rollback and Downgrade is the most popular update manager plugin with 100+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many update manager plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 4 plugins tagged “update manager” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these update manager plugins actively maintained?
2 of the top 4 update manager 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/update-manager/ · Generated 2026-10-06 11:34 UTC by PageForge