Title: kanenas — Minor/Patch Auto-Updates Author: kanenas Published: April 23, 2026 Last modified: May 10, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates/assets/banner-772x250.jpg? rev=3514133) ![](https://ps.w.org/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates/assets/icon-128x128.png?rev =3514133) # kanenas — Minor/Patch Auto-Updates By [kanenas](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kanenas/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates.1.0.3.zip) * [Details](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates/#description) * [Reviews](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates/#reviews) * [Installation](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates/#installation) * [Development](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates/) ## Description **kanenas — Minor/Patch Auto-Updates** gives you granular control over automatic updates. While WordPress allows you to enable or disable auto-updates entirely, this adds a third option: auto-update only minor and patch versions while keeping major versions at bay. #### Why Use This? Major version updates often introduce significant changes that may: * Break compatibility with other extensions * Introduce new features that require testing * Change the behavior of existing functionality * Require database migrations or manual intervention With this, you can: * **Receive security patches automatically** – Minor and patch versions typically contain security fixes * **Get bug fixes without intervention** – Patch versions are generally safe to apply automatically * **Control major updates manually** – Review major version changes before applying them * **Maintain site stability** – Reduce the risk of unexpected breaking changes #### How It Works It uses semantic versioning (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH) to determine update types: * **Major update** (e.g., 1.0.0 2.0.0): Blocked from auto-update * **Minor update** (e.g., 1.0.0 1.1.0): Allowed to auto-update * **Patch update** (e.g., 1.0.0 1.0.1): Allowed to auto-update Internally, this plugin runs only on WordPress auto-update decision filters: * `auto_update_plugin` * `auto_update_theme` When you enable minor/patch mode for a plugin or theme, it also adds that item to WordPress core’s `auto_update_plugins` / `auto_update_themes` site options so the automatic updater treats it as opted-in the same way as the Plugins/Themes screen toggle. It does not rewrite update API responses (`plugins_api`) and does not modify updater transients (`pre_set_site_transient_update_plugins`). Premium update discovery and license validation remain managed by each vendor updater. #### Features * **Per-item control** – Enable minor/patch auto-updates for specific items * **Easy toggle** – Simple links in the admin pages * **Non-intrusive** – Works alongside WordPress’s native auto-update system * **Clean uninstall** – Removes all data when uninstalled * **Translation ready** – Fully prepared for localization #### Usage 1. Go to **Plugins** **Installed Plugins** 2. Look for the “Enable auto-updates minor/patch” link below each plugin’s auto-update setting 3. Click to enable/disable minor/patch auto-updates for that plugin For themes: 1. Go to **Appearance** **Themes** 2. Click on a theme to view its details 3. Look for the “Enable auto-updates minor/patch” option in the theme details overlay ### Privacy Policy This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. It only stores plugin/theme preferences in your WordPress database. ## Installation #### From WordPress Admin 1. Go to **Add New** in your admin 2. Search for “kanenas — Minor/Patch Auto-Updates” 3. Click **Install Now** and then **Activate** #### Manual Installation 1. Download the ZIP file 2. Go to **Add New** **Upload** 3. Choose the ZIP file and click **Install Now** 4. Activate it #### Via FTP 1. Download and unzip 2. Upload the plugin folder (for example `kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates`) to `/ wp-content/plugins/` 3. Activate through the admin menu ## FAQ ### Does this work with premium extensions? Yes, for automatic-update decisions. This plugin can only allow/block the final auto-update decision after an update has already been discovered by the vendor updater. If a premium update is not detected at all, the cause is usually in that vendor’s update/auth stack and not in this plugin. ### What if an extension doesn’t follow semantic versioning? The plugin classifies versions as `minor_or_patch`, `major`, or `unknown`. If a version cannot be categorized safely, it now defers to WordPress’s existing auto-update decision instead of forcing allow/deny. ### Can I use this alongside WordPress’s native auto-updates? Yes. If you enable both the native “Enable auto-updates” and “Enable auto-updates minor/patch” options, the minor/patch setting will take precedence and block major version updates. ### Are there compatibility filters for premium updater edge-cases? Yes. * `eaump_bypass_plugin_update_gate` – bypass this plugin’s gate for a specific plugin update object. * `eaump_bypass_theme_update_gate` – bypass this plugin’s gate for a specific theme update object. * `eaump_debug_log_updates` – enable JSON decision logs (defaults to `WP_DEBUG`). If your premium updater has custom version formats or non-standard metadata, use a bypass filter to defer to core/vendor logic for that item. ### Troubleshooting premium updater flows 1. Confirm the premium updater detects an available update first. 2. Check whether your item is opted into “auto-updates minor/patch”. 3. Enable debug logging with `eaump_debug_log_updates` and inspect decision reason codes. 4. If needed, add a targeted bypass via `eaump_bypass_plugin_update_gate` or `eaump_bypass_theme_update_gate`. ### Why do debug logs show the same current and new version? On the Plugins screen, WordPress may invoke `auto_update_plugin` for every row using metadata where the offered version equals the installed version (no pending upgrade). In that case you will see `reason: defer_same_version_no_pending_upgrade` — it does not mean an update failed; it means there was nothing to upgrade in that pass. ### Does disabling minor/patch remove WordPress auto-updates for that item? Yes. Disabling minor/patch removes that plugin/theme from core `auto_update_plugins`/` auto_update_themes`, matching the enable action which opted it in. ### Will this work on multisite? Yes, it supports WordPress multisite installations. ### How do I report a bug or request a feature? Please visit [kanenas.net](https://kanenas.net/) or use the WordPress.org support forum. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “kanenas — Minor/Patch Auto-Updates” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ kanenas ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kanenas/) [Translate “kanenas — Minor/Patch Auto-Updates” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.3 * Sync EAUMP-enabled plugins/themes with core `auto_update_plugins` / `auto_update_themes` so background updates align with WordPress’s opted-in list. * When installed version equals the offered version (no pending upgrade), defer instead of logging a false “allow” decision. * One-time migration merges existing EAUMP selections into core auto-update lists. #### 1.0.2 * Added conservative update classification (`minor_or_patch`, `major`, `unknown`) for safer handling of vendor-specific version formats. * Changed ambiguous version behavior to defer to WordPress/core decision instead of hard blocking. * Added premium compatibility bypass filters: `eaump_bypass_plugin_update_gate`,` eaump_bypass_theme_update_gate`. * Added optional structured debug logging via `eaump_debug_log_updates`. #### 1.0.1 * Renamed plugin for WordPress.org distinctiveness; text domain is now `kanenas- minor-patch-auto-updates`. * Plugin directory and bootstrap file are `kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates/kanenas- minor-patch-auto-updates.php` (matches SVN slug). #### 1.0.0 * Initial release ## Meta * Version **1.0.3** * Last updated **2 months ago** * Active installations **30+** * WordPress version ** 5.5 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates/) * Tags * [auto-update](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/auto-update/)[Automatic updates](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/automatic-updates/) [patch](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/patch/) * [Advanced View](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/kanenas-minor-patch-auto-updates/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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