Manage WordPress updates in one place
Updater Pro is a WordPress plugin for managing updates to WordPress core, plugins, themes, and translation files. It provides manual and automatic update modes, allowing you to decide whether update activity should be started by you or handled according to a configured schedule.
The plugin is intended for site owners who want a clearer update workflow without FTP access. Its settings are designed for setup without modifying code, and documentation and videos are available to explain installation and use. Updater Pro includes the features of the free version together with additional controls for exclusions, backups, Envato products, and WordPress core updates.
Control update activity
- Choose between manual and automatic update modes.
- Search for and update WordPress plugins, themes, and translations.
- Set the frequency for update searches and updates.
- Exclude selected plugins or themes from automatic updates.
- Exclude inactive plugins and themes from automatic updates.
- Disable WordPress core automatic updates when that setting is required.
These controls can help you separate products that should update automatically from components that need to remain unchanged until they have been reviewed. The ability to exclude inactive items also gives you a more specific way to manage automatic update behavior.
Backups before updating
Updater Pro can create database and file backups before updates are applied. Backup options include all folders and all tables, and old backups can be deleted automatically. This gives you a defined backup step within the update process and helps keep older backup files from accumulating when automatic deletion is enabled.
Notifications and schedules
Configure the plugin to send email notifications about available versions and after updating. You can set the recipient email address and customize the “FROM” field. Notification delivery depends on the email configuration of the WordPress site and server. If messages are not received, the supplied guidance recommends checking the plugin settings and configuring an SMTP plugin when needed.
Update searches and actions can be assigned a frequency, making the workflow suitable for sites that prefer regular checks rather than occasional manual reviews. The plugin does not send emails without a relevant notification configuration and available update activity.
Envato and multilingual support
Updater Pro is compatible with products purchased on Envato, extending its update management workflow to those products. The plugin is multilingual and RTL ready. Translations listed in the source include Russian, Ukrainian, French, Italian, Arabic, German, and Spanish, although some translations may not be complete.
Practical workflow
- Choose manual or automatic update mode.
- Select the types of updates to search for and configure the frequency.
- Set notification recipients and sender details.
- Exclude selected or inactive plugins and themes as needed.
- Choose backup items and enable automatic deletion of old backups if required.
- Review update results through the configured notification workflow.
Installation
Install Updater Pro in WordPress and open its settings to select an update mode, update types, schedule, notification details, exclusions, and backup options. Follow the installation instruction, user guide, and available videos for setup assistance. For support, the publisher directs users to its Help Center and asks for relevant site, plugin, WordPress, and system-status details when reporting a problem.
