Stop Plugin Auto Update Check

To prevent the WP Ghost plugin from automatically checking for updates, you can disable this feature by adding the contact WP_AUTO_UPDATE_HMWP to your wp-config.php file.

  1. Use an FTP client (such as FileZilla) or cPanel File Manager to navigate to your website’s root directory.
  2. Find the wp-config.php file, located in the root folder of your WordPress installation.
  3. Open wp-config.php with a text editor and add the following line before the /* That’s all, stop editing! Happy publishing. */ comment:
define('WP_AUTO_UPDATE_HMWP', false);
  1. After adding the code, save the changes and upload the modified file back to your server if necessary.

Manually Update the Plugin

Disabling automatic update checks means you will need to manually check for updates when a new version is released. You can do this by:

  • Navigating to Plugins > Installed Plugins in your WordPress dashboard.
  • Scroll to WP Ghost plugin.
  • Clicking on the Check for Updates link to manually check and install any available updates.

By following these steps, you can prevent the plugin from automatically checking for updates while maintaining full control over when and how you update it.

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