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How to Disable Automatic Update Emails in WordPress?

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In WordPress, you probably know it automatically updates things like themes, plugins, and WordPress itself. While this is great for security, it can also flood your inbox with update emails, which can be annoying especially if you manage a lot of sites.

In this article, I’ll show you how to turn off automatic update emails in WordPress. This way, you can still get all the updates without your inbox getting cluttered.

Why Turn Off Automatic Update Emails?

You might want to stop getting these emails because:

  • Too many emails: WordPress sends emails for every little update, which can pile up quickly.
  • Clutter-free inbox: If you manage multiple sites, constant update emails can be overwhelming.
  • Not needed: You may only care about major updates, not the minor ones.

Disabling these emails doesn’t stop WordPress from updating your site; it just stops the notifications.

Method 1: Add Code in Theme

If you’re okay with adding a little code, you can stop the update emails by editing your site’s code.

Step 1: Go to Your Theme’s functions.php

  1. In your WordPress Dashboard, go to Appearance > Theme Editor.
  2. In the right-hand menu, click on functions.php.

Step 2: Add the Code

At the bottom of the functions.php file, add this:

// Disable auto-update emails.
add_filter( 'auto_core_update_send_email', '__return_false' );

// Disable auto-update emails for plugins.
add_filter( 'auto_plugin_update_send_email', '__return_false' );

// Disable auto-update emails for themes.
add_filter( 'auto_theme_update_send_email', '__return_false' );

Step 3: Save Changes

Click Update File to save the changes.

That’s it! No more email notifications for automatic updates.

Method 2: Use a Plugin

If you don’t want to deal with code, you can use a plugin to turn off update emails. It’s super easy!

Step 1: Install a Plugin

  1. Go to Plugins > Add New in your dashboard.
  2. Search for “Disable All WordPress Updates” or “Easy Updates Manager”.
  3. Install and activate the plugin.

Step 2: Set Up the Plugin

  • If you’re using Easy Updates Manager:
    • After activating the plugin, go to Dashboard > Updates Options.
    • Look for the option to Disable Update Emails and turn it off.
    • Save your settings.

Now, you won’t get those annoying update emails anymore!

Method 3: Create Own Plugin

If you like to create things yourself, you can make a small plugin that stops update emails.

Step 1: Create the Plugin

  1. Go to your wp-content/plugins/ folder.
  2. Create a folder called disable-update-emails.
  3. Inside that folder, create a file named disable-update-emails.php.

Step 2: Add the Code

Open disable-update-emails.php and add this:

<?php
/*
Plugin Name: Disable Update Emails
Description: Turns off automatic update emails.
Version: 1.0
Author: WebChandra
*/

// Disable auto-update emails.
add_filter( 'auto_core_update_send_email', '__return_false' );

// Disable auto-update emails for plugins.
add_filter( 'auto_plugin_update_send_email', '__return_false' );

// Disable auto-update emails for themes.
add_filter( 'auto_theme_update_send_email', '__return_false' );

Step 3: Activate the Plugin

  1. Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins in your dashboard.
  2. Find your new Disable Update Emails plugin and click Activate.

Now, you’ve got your own plugin that stops those update emails!

Conclusion

Disabling automatic update emails in WordPress is simple and helps keep your inbox clean. You can choose to add a little code, use a plugin, or even create your own custom plugin.

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