WordPress automatically updates core files, plugins, themes, and translations by default to keep your site secure. However, on some websites—especially client projects or heavily customized setups automatic updates can break functionality or conflict with custom code. This snippet disables all automatic updates, giving you full control over when and how your site updates.
<?php
// Disable all automatic core updates
add_filter( 'auto_update_core', '__return_false' );
// Disable automatic plugin updates
add_filter( 'auto_update_plugin', '__return_false' );
// Disable automatic theme updates
add_filter( 'auto_update_theme', '__return_false' );
// Disable translation updates
add_filter( 'auto_core_translation_updates', '__return_false' );
?>The snippet disables all automatic WordPress updates core, plugins, themes, and translations.
Full Control Over Updates – Decide when to update core, plugins, and themes.
Prevents Conflicts – Avoid unexpected issues with custom code or third-party plugins.
Safe for Production Sites – Useful for client sites where stability is critical.
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