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Prevent core update

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WP Core Update Cleaner
Shares 2 of Prevent core update's 4 tags.
Most installed
WP Downgrade
100K+ active installs.
Best rated
Modular DS
5.0 out of 5 from 133 reviews.
Most recently updated
Content Update Scheduler
Updated on Oct 23, 2026.
  1. WP Core Update Cleaner

    by Upperdog

    This plugin automatically removes some files in the root folder, like wp-config-sample.php, readme and license files, when WordPress is manually or au …

    Installs
    800+
    Rank
    #7,483
    Rating
    4.5(4)
    Updated
    2 years ago

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  2. WP Downgrade

    by Reisetiger

    Automatically downgrad or update to any WordPress version you want directly from the backend.

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #403
    Rating
    4.8(169)
    Updated
    1 month ago

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  3. Modular DS

    by Modular DS

    Manage all your WordPress sites from one place. Automate updates, backups, uptime monitoring, security, reports, and more.

    Installs
    40K+
    Rank
    #826
    Rating
    5.0(133)
    Updated
    26 days ago

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  4. Companion Auto Update

    by Papin Schipper

    Manage all updates on your WordPress site. Stay in the know with several optional e-mail notifications and logs. For free.

    Installs
    40K+
    Rank
    #822
    Rating
    4.8(105)
    Updated
    7 months ago

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  5. Disable All WordPress Updates

    by wpseek

    Disables the theme, plugin and core update checking, the related cronjobs, plugin/theme update health checks and notification system.

    Installs
    20K+
    Rank
    #1,304
    Rating
    4.8(69)
    Updated
    22 days ago

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  6. jQuery Updater

    by Ramoonus

    This plugin updates jQuery to the latest stable version on your website.

    Installs
    20K+
    Rank
    #1,337
    Rating
    4.5(64)
    Updated
    3 months ago

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  7. Core Rollback

    by Andy Fragen

    Seamless rollback of WordPress Core to latest release or any outdated, secure release using the Core Update API and core update methods.

    Installs
    20K+
    Rank
    #1,285
    Rating
    4.7(16)
    Updated
    3 months ago

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  8. Advanced Automatic Updates

    by Gary Pendergast

    Adds extra options to WordPress' built-in Automatic Updates feature.

    Installs
    20K+
    Rank
    #1,183
    Rating
    4.7(61)
    Updated
    5 years ago

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  9. Bulk Post Update Date

    by Atiq Samtia

    Change the Post Update date for all posts and pages in one click. This will help your blog in search engines and your blog will look alive.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,942
    Rating
    4.7(18)
    Updated
    2 years ago

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  10. Hide Updates

    by Upperdog

    This plugin hides update notifications for core, plugin, and theme updates in the WordPress admin for all everyone except specified users.

    Installs
    5K+
    Rank
    #3,054
    Rating
    5.0(4)
    Updated
    2 years ago

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  11. Simple Automatic Updates

    by Jon Tejnung

    Activate automatic updates or weekly notifications for the site.

    Installs
    2K+
    Rank
    #4,999
    Rating
    5.0(1)
    Updated
    7 years ago

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  12. Content Update Scheduler

    by Constantin Oesterling

    Schedule content updates for any WordPress page or post type.

    Installs
    2K+
    Rank
    #4,966
    Rating
    4.3(12)
    Updated
    17 days ago

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