Check plugin compatibility and repository health, track updates, roll back WordPress.org plugins, and download installed versions as ZIP files.
Alternatives to Update Control
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Disable updates and automatic updates for WordPress core, plugins, and themes, with the option to disable plugin or theme updates individually.
Disable WordPress updates & restrict plugin installs, update visibility, and file-editor access to chosen admins. Ultimate security update manager.
Disable automatic updates for plugins and themes, downgrade WordPress core to a specific version, roll back any update, or delay new releases.
Manage automatic updates and restrict manual update permissions, plugin installation, and file editor access by administrator account.
Selective maintenance and service-status control for WordPress. Keep unaffected parts online with up to three independent Service Zones.
Automatic Safe Updatev1.1.14
To update your plugins with safe and automated mode. Upgrade installed themes too.
Auto Updatev1.0.2
Keeps WordPress core, plugins, and themes updated automatically to reduce manual maintenance and improve security.
Digitizer Update Holdv1.0.1
Hold a major WordPress release back for a set number of days after your site first sees it. Security and maintenance releases are never held.
Modern role editor, multiple roles, content control and smart role rules for WordPress.