Disable Updates – Selective Update Control

Descrición

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 and manage plugin lifecycle. Includes an “Ignore Updates” snooze scheduler allowing administrators to temporarily snooze update notifications for 1 week, 1 month, 1 year, or a custom date via a calendar picker. Features granular update controls to block updates for specific plugins and specific themes. Plugin File Editor access is blocked for non-allowed users. All other users — including other administrators not on the list — won’t see update nags, counts, or the Updates screen, and can’t trigger updates.

Instalación

  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.

Preguntas frecuentes

Does this plugin disable all updates?

Yes, it can disable all automatic background updates globally or allow restricting update notifications for specific plugins and themes.

Who can access update settings?

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

How does “Ignore Updates” scheduling work?

Administrators can temporarily snooze update notifications for 1 week, 1 month, 1 year, or a custom date using the interactive modal scheduler.

Can I block updates for specific plugins or themes?

Yes, under Settings > Update Control you can switch Control Scope to “Block Selected Plugins & Themes Only” and select specific installed plugins and themes.

Comentarios

15 de Xullo, 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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Rexistro de cambios

1.1.0

  • Added: “Ignore Updates” scheduling feature with modern modal/bottom sheet and custom calendar date picker.
  • Added: Specific Plugin and Theme Update Control options to selectively block updates for chosen plugins and themes.
  • Added: Complete JavaScript i18n support and accessible keyboard focus trap for modal.
  • Added: uninstall.php cleanup script for WP.org compliance.

1.0.3

  • Added: WordPress Playground blueprint.json to enable Live Preview on WordPress.org Plugin Directory.

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 non-allowed accounts from deactivating this plugin 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.