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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.

What You’ll Learn

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

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.

When to Hide This Button

Consider hiding the Update Everything button if:
ScenarioReason
Team environmentsPrevent team members from running mass updates without review
Staged update workflowForce updates to go through a controlled process
Mixed update policiesSome sites need manual review before updates
Training environmentsReduce risk of accidental changes during onboarding

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

Self-Check Checklist

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