Disable Automatic Theme & Plugin Updates Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/disable-automatic-theme-plugin-updates

Simply disable automatic theme and plugin updates.

70 active installs v0.1.6 PHP 7.0+ WP 3.7+ Updated Unknown
coreupdates
100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Disable Automatic Theme & Plugin Updates Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Disable Automatic Theme & Plugin Updates has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs
Risk Assessment

Based on the provided static analysis and vulnerability history, the "disable-automatic-theme-plugin-updates" plugin v0.1.6 exhibits an excellent security posture. The code analysis reveals a complete absence of dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, external HTTP requests, and crucial security checks like nonce and capability checks. This indicates that the plugin developers have followed best practices for secure WordPress development, minimizing potential attack vectors. The taint analysis also shows no identified vulnerabilities, further reinforcing the plugin's security. Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerability history, including no known CVEs, which suggests a consistent commitment to security over time.

While the lack of detected issues is highly positive, it's important to note that the limited attack surface and functionality of the plugin might contribute to this pristine record. A plugin that primarily modifies settings and doesn't interact with user input or external systems in complex ways will inherently have fewer opportunities for vulnerabilities. However, the thoroughness of the static analysis and the absence of any concerning code signals or historical issues provide strong confidence in this plugin's current security. The plugin's strengths lie in its robust code hygiene and lack of historical security incidents.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Disable Automatic Theme & Plugin Updates Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Disable Automatic Theme & Plugin Updates Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

Disable Automatic Theme & Plugin Updates Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 2
filterplugins_auto_update_enableddisable-plugin-theme-auto-updates.php:15
filterthemes_auto_update_enableddisable-plugin-theme-auto-updates.php:16
Maintenance & Trust

Disable Automatic Theme & Plugin Updates Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.5.18
Last updatedUnknown
PHP min version7.0
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs70
Developer Profile

Disable Automatic Theme & Plugin Updates Developer Profile

Jake Spurlock

8 plugins · 180 total installs

89
trust score
Avg Security Score
93/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Disable Automatic Theme & Plugin Updates

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

Asset Fingerprints

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FAQ

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