Disable All Updates
Disable All Updates Pause automatic updates for core, plugins, themes, or translations when you stage releases yourself. Long-term blocking can leave security gaps-use with a plan to patch manually.
What it does
Section titled “What it does”Pause automatic updates for core, plugins, themes, or translations when you stage releases yourself. Long-term blocking can leave security gaps-use with a plan to patch manually.
- Includes settings so you can tune this module for your site.
- Disable Core Updates.
- Help: core updates.
- Disable WordPress core automatic and manual updates.
- Disable Plugin Updates.
When to use it
Section titled “When to use it”Enable it if:
- You specifically need: Pause automatic updates for core, plugins, themes, or translations when you stage releases yourself. Long-term blocking can leave security gaps-use with a plan to patch manually.
- You want this Site Tools feature without installing a separate plugin for it.
When not to use it
Section titled “When not to use it”Settings
Section titled “Settings”Options you can configure for this module include:
- Disable Core Updates
- Help: core updates
- Disable WordPress core automatic and manual updates
- Disable Plugin Updates
- Help: plugin updates
- Disable plugin automatic and manual updates
- Disable Theme Updates
- Help: theme updates
How to enable it
Section titled “How to enable it”- Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
- Open Site Tools or search for “Disable All Updates”.
- Toggle Disable All Updates on.
- Open the module settings and save.
Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.
How to test it
Section titled “How to test it”- Confirm Disable All Updates is enabled under WP PowerSuite -> Modules -> Site Tools.
- Use the feature this module controls (the admin UI, front-end behavior, upload, login flow, etc.).
- ✅ Pass: you see the module-specific behavior described above.
- ❌ Fail: re-check this module’s settings, then look for another plugin doing the same job.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”- No change after enabling. Confirm the toggle is on, hard-refresh, and review this module’s settings.
- Conflicts. Temporarily disable other plugins that implement the same feature.
- Unexpected side effect. Toggle Disable All Updates off to revert, then re-enable with adjusted settings.
What does Disable All Updates do?
Pause automatic updates for core, plugins, themes, or translations when you stage releases yourself. Long-term blocking can leave security gaps-use with a plan to patch manually.
Is Disable All Updates free?
Yes. Enable it under WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
Does Disable All Updates have settings?
Yes. Open module settings from WP PowerSuite -> Modules after enabling it.
How do I turn Disable All Updates off?
Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules, find Disable All Updates, and toggle it off.
Developer notes (hooks & filters)
Source: modules/disable-all-updates/admin.php, modules/disable-all-updates/module.php.
Boot: standard · context: admin, cron, ajax, rest.
Hooks (non-exhaustive): wp_powersuite_sanitize_module_settings, wp_powersuite_module_settings_saved, admin_notices, network_admin_notices, map_meta_cap, site_status_tests, load-update-core.php, update_footer, auto_update_core, allow_major_auto_core_updates, allow_minor_auto_core_updates, allow_dev_auto_core_updates, pre_site_transient_update_core, auto_update_plugin, pre_site_transient_update_plugins, auto_update_theme.