Adam Ainsworth

Sometimes newer isn’t always better.
You won’t always want to update a given plugin. Perhaps the design has been changed, or a bug has been introduced. Maybe it has been taken over by someone new and they’ve added loads of obnoxious ads or other sneaky monetisation methods. Or perhaps you just like it the way it is.
However, WP keeps telling you there’s a new version available, and lists it along with other plugins which you may actually want to update.
What happens if you accidentally update? At best, it’s a tedious downgrade process, at worst it may completely mess up the data that the plugin was using. In any case, it’s a pain and there’s no ignore update function in WP.
Until now!
IMPORTANT – You should only leave a plugin updated if you know what you are doing, familiar with the risks and willing to accept the consequences should an unpatched vulnerability be exploited on your site.
The plugin author cannot be held responsible for any loss or damages that occur as a result of using this plugin to disregard software updates!

Newer Not Better

Prevents selected plugins bugging you about updates

Rakib Hossain

Site Update Notification is a simple WordPress plugin that sends email notifications to administrators when plugins, themes, or WordPress need updates.
This plugin checks for available updates for plugins, themes, and WordPress core every day and sends an email notification with the list of updates that need to be installed.
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Sends email notifications for plugin updates</li>
<li>Sends email notifications for theme updates</li>
<li>Sends email notifications for WordPress core updates</li>
<li>Customizable email address</li>
<li>Easy-to-use and lightweight</li>
</ul>

Site Update Notification

A plugin that sends email notifications when plugins, themes, or WordPress need updates.

Newer Not Better vs Site Update Notification