Disable WP Theme Updates Advance
v1.0.0by gr8nilay · updated 2 years ago
Disable all your WordPress theme updates on plugin activation.
- Rank
- #8,933
- Down9 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 532
- 500+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.8K
- 13,771 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Disable WP Theme Updates Advance at a glance
Disable WP Theme Updates Advance is a WordPress plugin by gr8nilay with 500+ active installs, the #8,933 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Feb 10, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. It leads the 9 plugins tagged “theme updates”. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats137 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Disable WP Theme Updates Advance |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 532 · -1.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 532 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 534 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 533 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 533 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 533 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 532 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 531 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 534 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 534 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 533 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 535 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 534 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 541 |
Rank over time
#8,933 · up 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,933 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,924 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,945 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,933 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,929 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,930 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,937 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,947 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,925 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,921 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,940 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,922 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,944 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,939 |
Growth %
Average -0.13% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.56% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.37% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.29% |
Active installs band
500+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #8944 → #8929
- Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 6.4.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 15, 2016
- Last updated
- Feb 10, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Disable WP Theme Updates Advance
How many websites use Disable WP Theme Updates Advance?
Disable WP Theme Updates Advance is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,933 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Disable WP Theme Updates Advance been downloaded?
13,771 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Disable WP Theme Updates Advance last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Feb 10, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Disable WP Theme Updates Advance compatible with the latest WordPress?
Disable WP Theme Updates Advance’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Disable WP Theme Updates Advance still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Disable WP Theme Updates Advance have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Disable WP Theme Updates Advance?
The plugins most like Disable WP Theme Updates Advance, by the tags they share, are Disabler (900+), Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly) (60K+) and Disable auto-update Email Notifications (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 532 |
| Reported installs | 500+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 13.8K |
| Author | gr8nilay |
| First released | Jun 15, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 10, 2024 |
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