# WordPress: Automatic Updates Management for Core, Plugins, and Themes > Effortlessly keep your WordPress site secure and up to date! With enhanced update management, you can individually enable automatic updates for WordPress… - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/sites/wordpress/wordpress-automatic-updates-management-for-core-plugins-and-themes - Section: Sites / Wordpress - Reading time: 3 min - Images: 4, each explained below - Modified on Tue, 8 Sep at 10:43 AM --- Effortlessly keep your WordPress site secure and up to date! With enhanced update management, you can individually enable automatic updates for WordPress Core, Plugins, and Themes, reducing manual effort while improving security and performance. --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [Key Benefits of Automatic WordPress Updates](#key-benefits-of-automatic-wordpress-updates)[](#how-to-manage-automatic-wordpress-updates) - [How to Manage Automatic WordPress Updates](#how-to-manage-automatic-wordpress-updates)[](#managing-wordpress-core-updates) - [Managing WordPress Core Updates](#managing-wordpress-core-updates)[](#managing-plugin-updates) - [Managing Plugin Updates](#managing-plugin-updates)[](#managing-theme-updates) - [Managing Theme Updates](#managing-theme-updates)[](#tracking-and-analytics) - [Tracking & Analytics](#tracking-and-analytics)[](#frequently-asked-questions) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions) --- ## **Key Benefits of Automatic WordPress Updates** Automatic updates ensure your WordPress site remains secure and up to date without manual intervention. Key benefits include: - **Enhanced Security**– Prevent vulnerabilities by ensuring timely updates. - **Improved Performance**– Keep your site optimized with the latest improvements. - **Reduced Manual Effort**– Eliminate the need to manually check and update WordPress Core, Plugins, and Themes. - **Customizable Update Preferences**– Choose between full updates, minor updates, or disabling automatic updates as per your needs. - **Seamless Management**– Easily control updates from the WordPress Dashboard. ## **How to Manage Automatic WordPress Updates** You can manage automatic updates for WordPress Core, Plugins, and Themes through the WordPress Dashboard. Follow the steps below to configure settings as per your requirements. ### **Managing WordPress Core Updates** Customize how WordPress core updates are handled using the**Advanced Settings**. 1. **Navigate to the Sites Section** - Go to**Sites**→**WordPress Dashboard** and Click on the site you want to manage. ![Step 1 of 1: Go to Sites → WordPress Dashboard and Click on the site you want to…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155080401122/original/VwJVtqMksHM46VDVD2j5ZsHWmBkdWsizZA.png) **Step 1 of 1: Go to Sites → WordPress Dashboard and Click on the site you want to…** This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 1 in the "Managing WordPress Core Updates" section of "WordPress: Automatic Updates Management for Core, Plugins, and Themes". At this point in the walkthrough you go to Sites → WordPress Dashboard and Click on the site you want to manage. This part of the guide covers 1 field, listed below. - Where to go: Go to Sites → WordPress Dashboard and Click on the site you want to manage. - Fields: Access Advanced Settings - Controls: Sites, WordPress Dashboard, Advanced Settings, Navigate to the Sites Section, Access Advanced Settings, WordPress Management, Core Update Preferences, Choose Your Update Preference, Off, Latest Version, Minor Version 2. **Access Advanced Settings** - Under**Advanced Settings**→**WordPress Management**, locate the**Core Update Preferences**. ![Step 1 of 1: Under Advanced Settings → WordPress Management, locate the Core Update…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155080401361/original/UFCI79Mx7t_jOy6RxUv3TQ-Y0oRiMZy-WA.png) **Step 1 of 1: Under Advanced Settings → WordPress Management, locate the Core Update…** This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 1 in the "Managing WordPress Core Updates" section of "WordPress: Automatic Updates Management for Core, Plugins, and Themes". At this point in the walkthrough you under Advanced Settings → WordPress Management, locate the Core Update Preferences. This part of the guide covers 1 field, listed below. - What this covers: Under Advanced Settings → WordPress Management, locate the Core Update Preferences. - Fields: Access Advanced Settings - Controls: Advanced Settings, WordPress Management, Core Update Preferences, Navigate to the Sites Section, Sites, WordPress Dashboard, Access Advanced Settings, Choose Your Update Preference, Off, Latest Version, Minor Version 3. **Choose Your Update Preference** - **Off**– Disables automatic updates. - **Latest Version**– Updates to the newest available version. - **Minor Version**– Restricts updates to minor versions only. ### **Managing Plugin Updates** Individually enable or disable automatic updates for installed plugins. 1. **Go to the WordPress Dashboard**→**Site**→**Plugins**. 2. **Find the Installed Plugins List**. 3. **Enable or Disable Auto Updates** - Toggle automatic updates ON or OFF for each installed plugin as per your preference. ### ![Managing Theme Updates (image 3 of 4)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155080402175/original/EsWAigATrczwDTZ3ncQpllAjsV2wzlu1Yw.png) **Managing Theme Updates (image 3 of 4)** This screenshot appears in the "Managing Theme Updates" section of "WordPress: Automatic Updates Management for Core, Plugins, and Themes". The text alongside this image reads: Go to the WordPress Dashboard → Site → Plugins. Find the Installed Plugins List. Enable or Disable Auto Updates. This part of the guide covers 1 field, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: Control automatic updates for installed WordPress themes. - Where to go: Go to the WordPress Dashboard → Site → Plugins. Find the Installed Plugins List. Enable or Disable Auto Updates - Fields: Enable or Disable Automatic Updates - Controls: Navigate to the WordPress Dashboard, Site, Themes, Select the Theme to Configure, Enable or Disable Automatic Updates - Next: Control automatic updates for installed WordPress themes. Full procedure: 1. Navigate to the WordPress Dashboard → Site → Themes. 2. Select the Theme to Configure. 3. Enable or Disable Automatic Updates **Managing Theme Updates** Control automatic updates for installed WordPress themes. 1. **Navigate to the WordPress Dashboard**→**Site**→**Themes**. 2. **Select the Theme to Configure**. 3. **Enable or Disable Automatic Updates** - Toggle automatic updates ON or OFF for each installed theme. ![Managing Theme Updates (image 4 of 4)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155080402436/original/YZ5sb3IoOCc0agyssKWGqp5-bS2NjptReQ.png) **Managing Theme Updates (image 4 of 4)** This screenshot appears in the "Managing Theme Updates" section of "WordPress: Automatic Updates Management for Core, Plugins, and Themes". The text alongside this image reads: Navigate to the WordPress Dashboard → Site → Themes. Select the Theme to Configure. Enable or Disable Automatic Updates. This part of the guide covers 1 field, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: To better understand user engagement with auto-update settings, Pendo track events are implemented. These events. - Where to go: Navigate to the WordPress Dashboard → Site → Themes. Select the Theme to Configure. Enable or Disable Automatic Updates - Fields: Enable or Disable Automatic Updates - Controls: Navigate to the WordPress Dashboard, Site, Themes, Select the Theme to Configure, Enable or Disable Automatic Updates - Next: To better understand user engagement with auto-update settings, Pendo track events are implemented. These events: Full procedure: 1. Navigate to the WordPress Dashboard → Site → Themes. 2. Select the Theme to Configure. 3. Enable or Disable Automatic Updates --- ## **Tracking & Analytics** To better understand user engagement with auto-update settings,**Pendo track events**are implemented. These events: - Monitor when auto-update settings are modified. - Analyze how frequently users enable or disable automatic updates. - Help improve the feature based on user behavior and feedback. This update makes managing automatic WordPress updates easier, more flexible, and efficient! --- ## **Frequently Asked Questions** **Q: Can I enable automatic updates for only certain plugins?** A: Yes! You can individually manage automatic updates for each installed plugin under the**Plugins**section in your WordPress Dashboard. **Q: Will automatic updates impact my site’s performance?** A: Automatic updates help improve performance and security. However, it's recommended to take regular backups before enabling updates to avoid any conflicts. **Q: How do I disable all automatic updates?** A: You can disable automatic updates by selecting**Off**under**Core Update Preferences**in**Advanced Settings**and toggling OFF auto-updates for all plugins and themes. **Q: Are minor and major WordPress core updates handled separately?** A: Yes, you can choose to restrict updates to**Minor Versions Only**or allow updates to the**Latest Version**. --- ## **Related Article****s** - How to Backup Your WordPress Site Before Updates - Managing Plugins in WordPress - Best Practices for WordPress Security - Understanding WordPress Advanced Settings - How to Rollback WordPress Updates --- ## **Next Step****s** - Review your current WordPress update settings and adjust them based on your requirements. - Enable automatic updates for critical plugins and themes to ensure seamless performance. - Monitor update changes using Pendo analytics for better tracking and decision-making. - Regularly back up your site before enabling automatic updates to avoid potential conflicts. By leveraging automatic WordPress updates, you can keep your site secure, up to date, and running smoothly with minimal effort! --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. Support: support@ghlcustomercare.com