How to Disable Automatic Updates in WordPress

Did you know that WordPress can automatically update your website? WordPress automatically updates the core WordPress software for security reasons. In some cases, that can include plugins and themes too. Despite the security benefits, there is a slight chance that these background updates can break your website.

Disabling Automatic WordPress Updates Using Code

You can disable automatic updates in WordPress by adding this line of code in your wp-config.php file:

define( ‘WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE’, false );