Disable Updates – Selective Update Control

Àpèjúwe

Disables all automatic updates (core, plugins, themes, translations) and restricts update visibility & access to admin account(s) chosen under Settings > Update Control. Only selected admins can install plugins. No plugin — including this one — can deactivate any other plugin. Plugin File Editor access is blocked for non-allowed users. All other users — including other administrators not on the list — wonÌtumọ̀ Yorùbá: ’t see update nags, counts, or the Updates screen, and canÌtumọ̀ Yorùbá: ’t trigger updates.

Ìgbéwọlẹ̀

  1. Upload the selective-update-control folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Go to Settings > Update Control to configure which administrator accounts should retain update access.

FAQ

Does this plugin disable all updates?

Yes, it disables all automatic background updates (core, plugins, themes, and translations) globally.

Who can access update settings?

Only the administrators selected in the plugin settings can see or manage update options.

Àwọn àgbéyẹ̀wò

Agẹmọ 15, 2026
If you manage websites with multiple admin users, this plugin is a lifesaver. It prevents accidental updates by restricting update access to selected users. Clean, lightweight, and does exactly what it should.
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Àkọsílẹ̀ àwọn àyípadà

1.0.2

  • Updated: Plugin name and tags for better SEO visibility.

1.0.1

  • Added: Only selected administrators can install new plugins.
  • Added: Prevents any plugin (including this one) from deactivating other plugins programmatically or via the admin UI.
  • Added: Blocks access to the Plugin File Editor and Theme File Editor for non-allowed users.
  • Updated: Settings page subtitle and info notice to reflect expanded feature set.

1.0.0

  • Initial release.