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The “Update Everything” button runs all available updates across all child sites at once. You can hide this button to prevent accidental bulk updates or to enforce a more controlled update workflow.

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What You’ll Learn

  • How to hide the Update Everything button
  • When to consider hiding it

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Hide the Button

1

Open General Settings

Navigate to top-right user menu > MainWP Settings > General Settings (/wp-admin/admin.php?page=Settings).
2

Find the setting

Locate the Hide the Update Everything button toggle.
3

Enable the option

Click the slider switch to turn it on.
4

Save changes

Scroll to the bottom and click Save Settings. The button no longer appears on the Dashboard.

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When to Hide This Button

Consider hiding the Update Everything button if:

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Restore the Button

To show the button again:
  1. Go to top-right user menu > MainWP Settings > General Settings (/wp-admin/admin.php?page=Settings)
  2. Toggle Hide the Update Everything button to Off
  3. Click Save Settings

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Self-Check Checklist

  • General Settings page accessed
  • Hide toggle enabled
  • Settings saved
  • Update Everything button no longer visible