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

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The Easy Update Notifier plugin provides WordPress administrators with a quick and easy way to monitor and receive email notifications about available updates. This includes notifications for plugin, theme, and WordPress core updates, all accessible from the admin dashboard.
Features include: 
– “Check Plugin Updates” option in the WordPress admin bar. 
– Dashboard page showing available updates for plugins, themes, and the core. 
– Customizable email notifications, sent based on user-configurable intervals. 
– Flexible update check intervals: daily, every 15 days, or every 30 days.
<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later.

Easy Update Notifier

Easily monitor and receive email notifications for available plugin, theme, and WordPress core updates from the admin dashboard.

Newer Not Better vs Easy Update Notifier