Stop Auto Update WordPress v5 Without Stopping Notification
There are 2 choices you can use are as follows...
1.) If you are comfortable with adding script to your wp-config.php file, there is an option for adding the following:
/* Allow only minor WordPress updates */
define( 'WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE', minor );
with the complete instructions offered right here: https://www.machothemes.com/blog/disable-automatic-updates-wordpress/
2.) And the other option is a plugin that I have spent days trying to find:
Where you will find that you have the option to “Allow minor auto updates” so that your website will remain safe because you are allowing small bug fixes and security updates.
This will provide you with the opportunity to backup your website fully BEFORE updating to version 5 of WordPress once it is rolled out.
Make SURE you install Webcraftic Updates manager as the other available plugin shuts down all notifications too. I learned that the hard way.
If version 5 breaks your website, you can simply restore your website with your backup file and let WordPress know their version 5 broke your website. Be sure to keep screen prints of any prompts you receive and provide them with your ticket so you can help WordPress fix the errors.
Hope this helps you.
PS: Wordfence Security's take on the upcoming WordPress version 5 release: https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2018/12/wordpress-5-0-how-and...
Snippet: "Once Gutenberg and WordPress 5.0 have stabilized, they will provide long term benefits to WordPress users and the community. But in the short term, this change may introduce challenges for some WordPress site owners. In this post we will discuss a few points that will help you decide when to upgrade to WordPress 5.0, and to formulate a successful strategy for making the transition."
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Thanks Trish, I am going to have to do this as when I tried the Beta version of Guttenberg (WordPress v5?), my website locked up and would not allow me to edit anything. I eventually got it sorted out, but will not try the beta again, and quite frankly don't trust the upcoming WordPress v5 now.
update- I just uploaded and activated the plug in for my oldest site and will now go and do the same with the other.
Are there any settings that I should change? Their default setting is to allow minor auto updates.
Yes Marilyn, that is exactly the nightmare I have been trying to circumvent with 7 websites that had not other means of adjusting this option.
Was soooo thankful to have found this info today. Pheeeew! ;-))
Wholey Smokes! 7 websites? I can barely manage 2! Thanks for doing all the research for us! I was getting worried about the upcoming WordPress v5 overhaul, after trying the Gutenberg plug in!
LOL, I tend websites for local businesses Marilyn, these are not all mine. Just the ones that made life difficult for me the past few days while I tried to figure this out.
Those with cPanel access (all other websites I tend), provided me with easy access to a radio button, making it easy peasy lemon squeezy for me. :-)
Like I stated above... I will be creating full backup of EACH and EVERY website BEFORE updating to v5, in hope of NO headaches.
This version of WordPress I have NOT been looking forward to. :'(
Trish, when I get into trouble and I always do! I know who can help me. My son at 14 keeps telling me it's no big deal. Kids!
Sandy
He is rather a precocious Kid. He has already graduated from high school. He wants to join WA, now to make lots of money for grad school. he has a full academic scholarship for his first four years. Anyway, long story short how old does he have to be to join WA?
From what I understand ANYONE can join. I've heard other members mention a 15 year old was on here... though I do believe parental permission is needed. Check with Kyle and see.
WOW, you must be soooo proud of your son Sandra... and you must be a good mom to have son so focused to have earned himself a scholarship. Congratulations to you MOM!
You should read over Jerry Huang's profile: https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/jerryhuang ...your son could end up being the next to win an all expense paid trip to Vegas!
I agree with Trish- The younger he starts the more successful he will be- look at Jerry as Trish said, hun
what an oppotunity :)
A trip to Vagus for him would be my nightmare come true lol.
He wants to set up a site about proper, dog grooming and Dog care. Question to ask a groomer before you leave your Dog to be groomed. A friend of ours lost their dog at a groomer who used dry cages. The dog suffocated. Jaden has become quite passionate about the subject. He also thinks WA is the best (his words) and wants to promote it as a safe place to work. He has been getting into my site at night when I am sleeping! He is in love with the community. i will think about it and ask Kyle.
Oh WOW... that would be a VERY successful niche... I'm SURE of it.
Eww-ww... dog suffocated in a drier cage... oooooh myyy :'( that poor dog.
I just read Jerry's profile. He sounds so much like my Jaden. if Jaden read this he would say I told you so Mom! ::)) thanks for all your input! I will have to think long and hard about this.
your friend Sandy
Vicki,
I just finished reading Jerry Bio. I suspect Jaden may have also have read it. Jaden sounds just like him. He keeps telling me college is ok but not worth spending money on, and have a lifetime of debt to pay off. That's hard for me to think about since I went as far as my Ph.D. But these days there is a lot to be said about college debt. The cost of college has tripled since I went. he is home this year due to his father's illness, his dad can still take small walks outside with him. I think that is more important than school right now. Maybe WA would be good for him. I know he sneaks on my site when I go to bed LOL
thanks for the input Sandy
This happens more often than we know. Because Jaden is so focused on the subject, I have been researching it.
That is soooo sad to think that humans could be so... so... unthinking as to cause an unnecessary death like that. :'(
Trish thank you, for this information. I am still trying to catch up on this subject and understand it.
You have been a tremendous help.
Sandy
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Thanks for the heads up Trish!
You're very welcome Kyle Ann!