Update Manager was added in v2.6.0.
Overview
The Update Manager has three tabs:| Tab | Description |
|---|---|
| Available | Lists all pending updates for plugins, themes, and WordPress core |
| History | Log of every update run through this interface, with rollback support |
| Scheduled | Schedule updates to run automatically at a specified date and time |
Available updates tab
The Available tab shows every item with a pending update. Each row displays:- Name — plugin, theme, or core name
- Type badge — Plugin (blue), Theme (purple), or Core (orange)
- Current version — the installed version
- New version — the version available from WordPress.org
- Changelog link — opens the WordPress.org changelog page
Refreshing the update list
Click Check for Updates (top-right) to force WordPress to re-query WordPress.org for fresh update data immediately, without waiting for the scheduled cron check.Running an update
Pre-update backups are stored in
wp-content/wmp-backups/updates/ and are used for rollback. The directory is protected with .htaccess to block HTTP access.Bulk updating
Select multiple items using the checkboxes and click Update Selected to run all chosen updates sequentially.History tab
The History tab shows every update that was run through Update Manager, including the version it came from and went to, the date, and its final status. Each history entry shows:| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Plugin, theme, or core name |
| Type | Plugin, Theme, or Core |
| From → To | Version transition (e.g. 1.2.0 → 1.3.0) |
| Date | Timestamp of the update |
| Status | Done, Failed, or Rolled back |
| Has backup | Whether a backup ZIP was captured before the update |
Rolling back an update
If an update caused a problem, you can revert to the previous version:Find the history entry
Locate the update you want to undo in the History tab. It must show Has backup to be rollback-eligible.
Click Rollback
Click the Rollback (undo) icon on the row. A confirmation dialog appears showing the from/to versions.
Clearing history
Click Clear History to remove all history entries. This does not delete backup files.Scheduled updates tab
The Scheduled tab lets you queue an update to run automatically at a specific date and time via WP Cron.Creating a scheduled update
Select the item
The item selector populates based on the type. For plugins, choose from the list of plugins that have available updates. For themes, choose from themes with updates. For core, the WordPress core entry appears.
Viewing and cancelling scheduled jobs
Scheduled jobs appear in a table showing:| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Item name |
| Type | Plugin, Theme, or Core |
| Scheduled for | Human-readable date/time of the planned update |
| Status | pending or running |
| Next run | Next WP Cron fire time |