Automated WordPress plugin updates

Automate updates with Smart Plugin Manager

Out-of-date plugins are the source of over 50% of security incidents on WordPress. Keep your site secure with automated WordPress plugin updates with auto-rollback.

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A smarter way to manage updates

Let us do the work for you

Smart Plugin Manager runs a Visual Regression Test (VRT) after every update to identify if updates have caused any issues with your site. Any faulty updates are automatically rolled back.

Over 50% of WordPress security issues come through out-of-date plugins and themes. By automatically updating them as soon as new versions come out, Smart Plugin Manager is hardening your site security all day, every day.

Configure the frequency of updates to specific cadences and times of day so that updates are not interfering with peak traffic hours.

You can even toggle which individual plugins and themes to auto-update and which to skip to maintain control over the process.

Smart Plugin Manager runs a Visual Regression Test (VRT) after every update to identify if updates have caused any issues with your site. Any faulty updates are automatically rolled back.

Configure the frequency of updates to specific cadences and times of day so that updates are not interfering with peak traffic hours.

You can even toggle which individual plugins and themes to auto-update and which to skip to maintain control over the process.

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Save time and automate your updates with confidence

WP Engine’s Smart Plugin Manager is the trusted option for automated theme and plugin updates that won’t break your site.

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A smarter way to update WordPress plugins

Powerful features

Plugins and themes

WordPress plugin and theme updates, all automatically managed.

Cache optimized

WP Engine caches automatically cleared after updates.

On your schedule

Set the frequency of updates, the days they run, and even the times of day.

Pre-update backups

Rest easy knowing a full site update is taken before an update runs.

Customizable updates

Select which plugins and themes should, or should not, be included for automated updates.

Update reports

Automated reports in your inbox for updates and their status.

A smarter way to manage updates

How it works

1
Set your schedule
Every site is different. That’s why we make it easy for you to configure an update schedule that works for you. Frequency, days of the week, and even the time of day.
2
Put the automation to work
Smart Plugin Manager will operate in the background – running all available updates and performing visual regression tests (and rollbacks if required).
3
Focus on your business
Upgrade updates are sent to your inbox, so you can focus your time on more productive tasks.

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What our customers say about Smart Plugin Manager

Reviews

reviewed by John

5 Stars!

We have been a customer with WP Engine for 10+ years, they are always able to help us navigate the WordPress world, added plugin manager last year and so far could not be happier for a fraction of the price. Kudos!

reviewed by Lee

Best Hosting Platform By FAR!

I have worked with or used dozens of hosting services over the past decade-plus and the one that I have moved all of my client sites over to and recommend to everyone is WP Engine hands down. They have the best support who is actually willing and able to help, not just blame the problem on someone else and send you on your way. The Smart Plugin Manager saves me so much time updating sites and does a better job than I could too.

reviewed by James B.

Top hosting platform for WordPress

WP Engine is the top hosting platform for WordPress sites bar none. For one, they are not trying be everything to everyone — focused on superior WordPress management. Smart Plugin Manager saves a ton of time keeping site updated and secure. Support agents are quick and most of them are easy to work with.

reviewed by Jamie C.

Safer and Less Time Consuming Maintenance

We’ve been using WP Engine for almost 2 years now, and it’s transformed how we provide SLA support to our clients. The Smart Plugin Manager avoids time consuming and risky manual upgrades on plugins across all sites, resulting in safer and quicker monthly maintenance.

reviewed by Guido

Excellent WordPress hosting and outstanding support

The performances are incredible and the interface is smart and intuitive. Migrations are easy to handle and tools like the Smart Plugin Manager and the Global Edge Security are unbeatable. Our developers are enthusiastic to add next to the PRD-System, STG- and DEV- Environments. This allows us to develop and test new features before going live. This is extremely useful for WordPress websites.

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