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UpdateGuard vs WP Disables Updates
At a glance
- WP Disables Updates has more active installs: 700+, against fewer than 10 for UpdateGuard.
- On a typical day, WP Disables Updates is downloaded about 7 times, UpdateGuard about 2.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- WP Disables Updates was updated more recently: Oct 28, 2026, against Sep 29, 2026 for UpdateGuard.
- WP Disables Updates is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for UpdateGuard.
- WP Disables Updates has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for UpdateGuard.
Line by line
WP Disables Updates leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  UpdateGuard |  WP Disables Updates |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #56,096 | #7,968 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 58 | 105 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.06 | ×0.59 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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