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UpdateGuard – Safe Auto Updates, Semantic Version Control and Update Manager
Control WordPress auto-updates with semantic versioning. Allow minor and patch updates automatically while blocking major releases for safety.
Compatible with WP 6.9.4
v2.0.0
Current Version v2.0.0
Updated 1 month ago
Last Update on 21 Feb, 2026
Refreshed 6 hours ago
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- Version
- 2.0.0
- Last Updated
- Feb 21, 2026
- Requires WP
- 6.0+
- Tested Up To
- 6.9.4
- PHP Version
- 7.4 or higher
- Author
- Adeel
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about UpdateGuard – Safe Auto Updates, Semantic Version Control and Update Manager
Semantic versioning (semver) is a versioning scheme that uses three numbers: MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH (e.g., 4.2.1). Major versions indicate breaking changes, minor versions add new features in a backwards-compatible way, and patch versions contain bug fixes and security updates.
Major version updates often include breaking changes that can cause compatibility issues with your theme, other plugins, or custom code. By blocking major updates, you can review and test them manually before applying.
The plugin works best with plugins that follow semantic versioning. Plugins without official WordPress.org slugs may not be processed correctly, but WordPress will still handle their updates through the standard auto-update system.
WordPress checks for updates every 12 hours via cron. The plugin filters these update checks and only allows updates that match your configured version level.
No. WordPress only auto-updates active plugins. Inactive plugins will not be updated automatically regardless of your settings.
Yes. Unlike most update manager plugins, UpdateGuard blocks both automatic AND manual/bulk updates from the WordPress Plugins page if they violate your configured policy. This uses WordPress upgrader_pre_download, upgrader_package_options, and transient filters to enforce your rules consistently.
Setting a plugin to "Hold" (level 0) blocks ALL updates for that plugin — major, minor, and patch. This is useful for plugins you never want to update automatically, such as a customized plugin or one known to have breaking changes.
The "Check and Update Plugins Now" button lets you immediately trigger a bulk update check and apply updates. It uses a separate "Test Update Level" setting that is independent from your global policy — so you can test with a higher level (e.g., Major) without permanently changing your safe default.
Yes, fully. UpdateGuard stores settings using get_site_option() / update_site_option(), registers its menu in Network Admin, and uses manage_network_options capability checks. Settings apply network-wide.
Yes. UpdateGuard sends email notifications for: (1) automatic updates that were applied, (2) updates that were blocked and require manual action, and (3) new pending updates. Emails include changelog links for each plugin. You can configure a custom email address in settings.