How can I hide the Update Everything button?

Hide the Update Everything button from the MainWP Dashboard to prevent accidental bulk updates. Useful for teams or controlled update workflows.

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.

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 MainWP Tools

   Navigate to MainWP > Settings > MainWP Tools.

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:

Scenario	Reason
Team environments	Prevent team members from running mass updates without review
Staged update workflow	Force updates to go through a controlled process
Mixed update policies	Some sites need manual review before updates
Training environments	Reduce risk of accidental changes during onboarding

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Restore the Button

To show the button again:

1. Go to MainWP > Settings > MainWP Tools
2. Toggle Hide the Update Everything button to Off
3. Click Save Settings

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Self-Check Checklist

• MainWP Tools settings page accessed
• Hide toggle enabled
• Settings saved
• Update Everything button no longer visible

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Related Resources

• Manage Updates - Update management overview
• Disable Update Confirmations - Control confirmation dialogs
• Team Control Extension - Manage team permissions