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Best Update WordPress Plugins

6 plugins · 1.0M combined installs · 4.8/5 avg rating

WordPress update plugins give site administrators granular control over the core, theme, and plugin update process that WordPress handles automatically. They can delay or selectively apply automatic updates, send email notifications when new versions are available, create pre-update backups, and provide a visual diff or changelog comparison before any update is applied. Managed hosting companies, agencies overseeing client sites, and developers running heavily customised setups use update management plugins to prevent untested changes from breaking live sites. A well-configured update plugin is a key part of any professional WordPress maintenance routine, balancing security patching with stability.