# Plugin Updates

![plugin updates](https://docs.wpultimatesecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/plugin-updates.png)

This page helps you control how your website updates itself. Updates are important because they:

- Fix security issues

- Add new features

- Keep your site running smoothly

## Plugin Updates Section

This specific section shows updates for the plugins (extra features) installed on your website.

### Filter Tabs

You can filter plugins by their status:

- **All**: Shows every plugin

- **Active**: Shows only plugins that are currently working

- **Inactive**: Shows plugins that are turned off

- **Update Available**: Shows plugins that need updates

- **Abandoned**: Shows plugins that aren’t maintained anymore

### Search and Refresh

- **Search plugins**: Find specific plugins quickly

- **Refresh**: Get the latest update information

## Plugin List

Your page shows two security plugins:

- **Ultimate Security** (version 1.0.17)

- **Ultimate Security Pro** (version 1.0.4)

### Plugin Control Options

For each plugin, you can control:

**Disable Updates**:

- Turn OFF to stop this plugin from updating automatically

- Turn ON to allow automatic updates

**Auto-Updates**:

- Green means updates happen automatically

- Gray means you need to update manually

**Translation Updates**:

- Green means translation files update automatically

- Gray means you need to update translations manually

**Hide Plugin**:

- Hide the plugin from your dashboard (advanced option)

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Source: https://docs.wpultimatesecurity.com/docs/update-manager/plugin-updates/