How to disable automatic updates in WordPress?

BillEssley · Dec 8, 2018

All my websites are using Wordpress but I don't like the feature auto updates in Wordpress because some my plugins can not work with new version of Wordpress, I need to make sure that we will work with new version before updating to new version. Does any one know how to Disable Automatic Updates in WordPress?

Localnode · Dec 9, 2018

You can disable automatic updates in WordPress by adding this line of code in your wp-config.php file:

Code:

define( 'WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE', false );

This will disable all automatic WordPress updates.

Localnode · Dec 10, 2018

You can read this article for more information - https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-disable-automatic-updates-in-wordpress/
Also, add the code wherever in the config file, before the last line.

paidboom · Dec 10, 2018

You can disable in softaculous if you were installed with softaculous. this article purely help you out

https://softaculous.com/docs/Auto_Upgrade_Installation

ForwardWeb - Branden · Dec 10, 2018

BillEssley said:
All my websites are using Wordpress but I don't like the feature auto updates in Wordpress because some my plugins can not work with new version of Wordpress, I need to make sure that we will work with new version before updating to new version. Does any one know how to Disable Automatic Updates in WordPress?

Hi I would actually consider finding alternative plugins because not staying updated on WordPress can be very risky maybe i can help find alternatives for you

paidboom · Dec 11, 2018

BillEssley said:
I added the command define( 'WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE', false ); to wp-config.php after define('WPLANG', '');
but I'm still seeing this notice there, I don't know automatic WP update is disabled or not
View attachment 2706
I found this command and added it to functions.php in theme folder and it worked as required.

Code:

// Hide the "Please update Wordpress now" notification function hide_update_notice() { remove_action( 'admin_notices', 'update_nag', 3 ); } add_action( 'admin_notices', 'hide_update_notice', 1 );

I'm still seeing this notice there, I don't know automatic WP update is disabled or not

You need to update your WordPress to 5.0
It isn't upgraded automatically which does mean auto upgrade has been disabled.

also note, WordPress 5.0 may break your site. take a backup and update plugins and themes before pushing WordPress upgrade.

Veesp · Dec 12, 2018

Hi, BillEssley!
If you allow me, I have to mention that automatic updates in WordPress concern only tech releases which mission is to fix some critical WordPress bugs and vulnerabilities. It is not safe and not recommended to skip such updates. You are the exception if you use any tools to deploy projects to remote servers, such as Capistrano or SaltStack, or you may be using a version control system.
Then to completely disable the automatic updates you can try using the following constant in your wp-config.php file.

define( 'AUTOMATIC_UPDATER_DISABLED', true );

Please note that with this directive, you will also disable automatic updates of language packs, themes and plugins, if enabled.
With the command WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE, you can control the automatic update of the WordPress core, e.g.

add_filter( 'auto_update_core', '__return_false' );

By default, WordPress will not automatically update your themes and plugins, but this can be easily changed using the auto_update_theme and auto_update_plugin filters:

/**
* Plugin Name: Auto-update Plugins and Themes
*/
add_filter( 'auto_update_theme', '__return_true' );
add_filter( 'auto_update_plugin', '__return_true' );

P.S. I advise you not to add commands to functions.php, because it does not give you any advantages, and this file will no longer be executed if you suddenly decide to change the theme of your site.

Kaz Wolfe · Dec 13, 2018

Veesp said:
define( 'AUTOMATIC_UPDATER_DISABLED', true );

I also used this command to disable Wordpress auto update.

Veesp said:
I advise you not to add commands to functions.php

Good to know about this experience.

cheapestwebhosting · Dec 26, 2018

BillEssley said:
All my websites are using Wordpress but I don't like the feature auto updates in Wordpress because some my plugins can not work with new version of Wordpress, I need to make sure that we will work with new version before updating to new version. Does any one know how to Disable Automatic Updates in WordPress?

for security its not good practice, your website might hacked someday
better have good backup periodically

btw what is the plugin? maybe there is a way to still update the wp while still using the plugin

paidboom · Jan 14, 2019

BillEssley said:
I am afraid of this, if I update to Wordpress 5.0 I will need to try it on a temporary site first to see how it works.

temporary site first to see how it works

Create a staging site, test in staging site before pushing to live site

bountysite · Jan 14, 2019

You need to get help from plugin developer, to get support for latest wordpress version. You cannot run old version of wordpress for long.
Always have a remote backup.

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