Plugin Update Manager lets you Disable specific plugins at their current version — stopping WordPress from showing update notifications or performing automatic updates for them. Add notes for each frozen plugin to track compatibility concerns, custom changes, or update schedules.
Stay in control of plugin updates with ease and transparency.
✨ Features
🧊 Disable any plugin at its current version
📝 Add custom notes explaining why the plugin is frozen
📋 Centralized dashboard to manage all Disabled plugins
👤 View who Disabled a plugin and when
🔒 Block automatic updates for disabled plugins
👁️ Visual indicators in the Plugins screen
🖱️ One-click Enable/Disable for plugin updates
🌐 Fully multilingual ready
🎯 Use Cases
🔧 Avoid breaking changes due to version incompatibilities
🎨 Hold updates for plugins with custom modifications
🧪 Wait until testing is complete before applying updates
🧩 Ensure theme/plugin compatibility is maintained
👥 Meet client-specific version lock requirements
🚀 Installation
Upload the update-manager folder to /wp-content/plugins/
Activate it via the Plugins menu
Navigate to Plugins → Update Manager
Click “Disable Updates” on any plugin to freeze it at its current version
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🛑 Will frozen plugins still check for updates?
Yes — updates are still checked in the background, but won’t appear in the admin or run automatically.
❌ Can I Disable Plugin Update Manager itself?
No, the plugin cannot disable itself to avoid self-lockout or update issues.
🔄 What happens if I deactivate Plugin Update Manager?
All plugins will resume normal update behavior. Disable settings are safely stored in the database and restored if the plugin is reactivated.
📤 Can I export or import freeze settings?
Not yet — but this feature is planned for a future release.
🏢 Is this plugin multisite compatible?
Currently, no. It works on single-site installations only. Multisite support is on the roadmap.
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Updated 426 days ago
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Maintenance details
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Last updateUpdated 426 days ago
CompatibilityWordPress 6.8 tested, three versions behind · PHP 8.5 not marked as tested · WooCommerce 8 tested, three versions behind
Releases0 releases in the last 12 months
Developer activityDeveloper less active
SupportNo recent support tickets to measure
Docs and demoDocumentation available · Changelog missing · No demo listed
Health remained stable during the last 90 days.
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Plugin Health
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Last update30 points
Plugins receive full recency points under 30 days, then step down at 90, 180, 365, and 545 days.
Compatibility20 points
WordPress, PHP, and WooCommerce (when relevant) are scored separately. The latest two PHP lines count as current. Nearby previous versions keep most of the points.
Current version100%
One version behind75%
Two versions behind50%
Three versions behind25%
Older or not listed0%
Releases15 points
One release earns 10, two or three earn 13, and four or more earn 15. Each accepted product ZIP counts once; reprocessing the same upload and listing-only edits do not count.
Developer activity15 points
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Support15 points
There are no recent WPBay tickets to measure.
Docs and demo5 points
Documentation: 2. Changelog: 1. Working demo or preview: 2.
Score ranges
90–100 Excellent
75–89 Healthy
60–74 Fair
40–59 Needs attention
0–39 Limited
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