---
title: "How to Exclude Updates in WP Umbrella"
description: "Learn how to use WP Umbrella’s \"Exclude Update\" feature to prevent specific plugins or themes from being updated on your WordPress websites."
url: https://support.wp-umbrella.com/en/articles/56-how-to-exclude-updates-in-wp-umbrella
collection: "Website Updates"
updated: 2026-11-04
language: en
---

# How to Exclude Updates in WP Umbrella

Learn how to use WP Umbrella’s "Exclude Update" feature to prevent specific plugins or themes from being updated on your WordPress websites.

## Overview

Sometimes, you might want to keep a specific version of a plugin or theme and avoid updating it accidentally. With WP Umbrella’s **Exclude Update** feature, you can prevent specific plugins or themes from being updated on a per-website basis—directly from your dashboard. This guide will show you how to use this feature and when it makes sense to apply it.

**Estimated Time to Complete:** Less than 2 minutes

**Prerequisites:** A [WP Umbrella](https://wp-umbrella.com/) account with at least one linked project/website

## Steps to Follow

### Step 1: Locate Your Project and Open the Plugins or Themes Page

-   [Log in to WP Umbrella.](https://app.wp-umbrella.com/auth/signin)
    
-   Locate and click on the project (website) where you want to exclude updates.
    

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Go to the **Plugins** or **Themes** page, depending on what you want to manage.

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➡ **Example:** On the **Plugins** page, you'll see a list of all installed plugins. Right below each plugin name, you’ll find an **Exclude Update** option.

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### Step 2: Exclude the Plugin or Theme From Updates

-   Find the plugin or theme you want to exclude.
    
-   Click the **Exclude Update** button located beneath its name.
    
-   A confirmation pop-up will appear—click **Exclude Future Updates** to confirm. ✅
    

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🚫 Once excluded, this plugin or theme will no longer appear in the **Update Available** tab or in **Bulk Management** for that site.

## Common Issues & Troubleshooting

**1\. Can I exclude a plugin or theme update for all sites at once?**

No—currently, exclusions are set per project/website. If you want to exclude a plugin/theme on multiple sites, you’ll need to repeat this process for each one.

**2\. Will exclusion skip just one version or all future updates?**

Once excluded, the plugin or theme will skip all future updates, not just the next version. You’re effectively locking it at its current version until you decide otherwise.

**3\. How do I re-enable updates for an excluded plugin or theme?**

**To allow updates again:**

-   Go to the **All** tab under Plugins or Themes.
    
-   Find the excluded item and click **Reconsider Update**—this will allow updates to be shown and managed again.
    

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**4\. Can I still manage other plugins/themes on the same site?**

Absolutely! Excluding one plugin or theme won’t affect the update process for others on the same site.

## Final Thoughts

🎉 That's it! You’ve successfully learned how to exclude plugins or themes from updates using WP Umbrella. This feature is perfect for when you need to maintain a specific version for compatibility reasons or ongoing work. If you change your mind, re-enabling updates is just a click away. And as always, if you need help, our support team is here for you! 🙌