# Version Locker: Disable Updates, Rollback and Downgrade

> Version Locker: Disable Updates,… has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 329 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 71/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Version Locker: Disable Updates… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

**Disable automatic updates for plugins and themes, downgrade WordPress core to a specific version, roll back any update, or delay new releases.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 1,183
- **Downloads (30 days):** 329 (+7.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 71/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.3.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Vishal Paswan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alphadev01/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/version-locker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Automatic updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automatic-updates/) | #7 | 20 |
| [disable updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-updates/) | #8 | 20 |
| [Downgrade](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/downgrade/) | #5 | 9 |
| [rollback](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rollback/) | #7 | 28 |
| [Update Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/update-manager/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic updates | #36 | 9,064 |
| disable updates | #28 | 6,862 |
| Downgrade | #3 | 321 |
| rollback | #5 | 638 |
| Update Manager | >100 | 4,095 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable Updates – Updates Manager, Disable Automatic Updates, Disable All Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webcraftic-updates-manager/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (24) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 2 | [WP Auto Updater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-auto-updater/) | 7K+ | 4.6/5 (10) | Jun 4, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 3 | [Update Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/update-control/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (17) | Jun 16, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 4 | [WP Disable Automatic Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-disable-automatic-updates/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (3) | May 30, 2022 | 35/100 |
| 5 | [WP Automatic Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-automatic-updates/) | 400+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 16, 2018 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [Disable Automatic Updates – Enable/Disable core, plugins, themes, translation updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-automatic-updates/) | 100+ | 2.3/5 (3) | Mar 23, 2019 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [Background Update Notification Email Address](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/background-update-notification-email-address/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Dec 11, 2015 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [Disable Updates – Selective Update Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/selective-update-control/) | 90+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 10, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 10 | [Auto Update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-update/) | 90+ | — | Mar 14, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 11 | [kanenas — Minor/Patch Auto-Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates/) | 40+ | — | May 10, 2026 | 45/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Version Locker: Disable Updates… free?
Yes. Version Locker: Disable Updates… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Version Locker: Disable Updates… safe to use in 2026?
Version Locker: Disable Updates… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Version Locker: Disable Updates…?
Version Locker: Disable Updates… is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,183 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 329 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Version Locker: Disable Updates… work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Version Locker: Disable Updates… up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Version Locker: Disable Updates… need?
Version Locker: Disable Updates… requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Version Locker: Disable Updates… last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on September 2, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Version Locker: Disable Updates…?
Version Locker: Disable Updates… is developed and maintained by Vishal Paswan.

### What are the best alternatives to Version Locker: Disable Updates…?
The most popular alternatives to Version Locker: Disable Updates… are Disable Updates (9K+ installs), WP Auto Updater (7K+ installs) and Update Control (4K+ installs).


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