Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Hide Updates currently ranks #3037 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2983, first reached on Aug 11, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 5K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 15 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 2% versus the month before (14/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.5, shipped on Mar 19, 2024 (943 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #3037 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3028 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3020 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2988 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 5,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 18 |
| 2026-09-30 | 21 |
| 2026-08-31 | 13 |
| 2026-07-31 | 11 |
| 2026-06-30 | 8 |
| 2026-05-31 | 10 |
| 2026-04-30 | 12 |
| 2026-03-31 | 15 |
| 2026-02-28 | 3 |
| 2026-01-31 | 7 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Upperdog |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.5 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2024-03-19 |
| Added to directory | 2017-06-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This plugin hides update notifications for core, plugin, and theme updates in the WordPress admin for all everyone except specified users.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Hide Updates?
WordPress.org reports 5K+ active installs.
How popular is Hide Updates?
As of October 17, 2026, Hide Updates ranks #3037 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2983.
When was Hide Updates last updated?
Hide Updates was last updated on March 19, 2024 (version 1.1.5). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Hide Updates?
Hide Updates is developed by Upperdog. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2017.
