{"id":192841,"date":"2025-03-24T14:08:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T14:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/?page_id=192841"},"modified":"2025-04-03T15:14:54","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T15:14:54","slug":"kinsta-automatic-updates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/add-ons\/kinsta-automatic-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Automate WordPress plugin &amp; theme updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<header class=\"wp-block-kinsta-hero-title alignfull has-service-wp-dark-background-color has-background\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CTA-showreel-centre.svg);background-position:50% 49%\"><div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-hero-title__inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-columns is-vertical-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-column wp-block-kinsta-columns__column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-hero-title-content wp-block-kinsta-hero-title__content\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-kinsta-hero-title__title\"><span class=\"wp-block-kinsta-hero-title__title__text\">Automate WordPress plugin &#038; theme updates<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Kinsta Automatic Updates keeps your plugins and themes up to date, runs automated visual tests for issues, and seamlessly rolls back changes if needed \u2014 all without manual effort. Experience it with a 31-day free trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-buttons alignleft\">\n<a class=\"wp-block-kinsta-button\" href=\"#form\">Request a demo<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-column wp-block-kinsta-columns__column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-hero-title-secondary wp-block-kinsta-hero-title__secondary\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"1176\" src=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/faeture-automatic-update-hero-1.png\" alt=\"Kinsta automatic updates status\" class=\"wp-image-193234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/faeture-automatic-update-hero-1.png 1176w, https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/faeture-automatic-update-hero-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/faeture-automatic-update-hero-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/faeture-automatic-update-hero-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/faeture-automatic-update-hero-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1176px) 100vw, 1176px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-columns is-vertical-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-column wp-block-kinsta-columns__column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-use-kinsta-automatic-updates\">Why use Kinsta Automatic Updates?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Keeping your plugins and themes updated shouldn\u2019t be time-consuming or risky. Kinsta handles updates for you so your site stays secure and stable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-column wp-block-kinsta-columns__column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes--3 is-style-default\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes-box wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes__box\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-animated-icon has-large-size\" data-animation=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/kinsta\/images\/animated-icons\/piggybank.json\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/kinsta\/images\/animated-icons\/piggybank.svg\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-time-is-money\">Time is money<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">No more logging in and manually updating plugins. Kinsta does it for you so you can focus on what matters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes-box wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes__box\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-animated-icon has-large-size\" data-animation=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/kinsta\/images\/animated-icons\/security.json\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/kinsta\/images\/animated-icons\/security.svg\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-stay-secure\">Stay secure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Outdated plugins are a security risk. We update them automatically, test for issues, and roll back bad updates before they cause problems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes-box wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes__box\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-animated-icon has-large-size\" data-animation=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/kinsta\/images\/animated-icons\/coffee.json\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/kinsta\/images\/animated-icons\/coffee.svg\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-enjoy-peace-of-mind\">Enjoy peace of mind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">A bad update can break your site, but not with Kinsta. Before updating, we take a backup. If an update fails, we restore the backup instantly\u2014no downtime, no stress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-align-left has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-columns is-vertical-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-column wp-block-kinsta-columns__column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-know-when-something-goes-wrong\">Know when something goes wrong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Before updating your plugins and themes, we capture a screenshot of your site and compare it after the update using visual regression testing (VRT). If a layout shifts, a button disappears, or something breaks, we roll back instantly and notify you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-column wp-block-kinsta-columns__column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes--3 is-style-default\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes-box wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes__box\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-style-plain\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/automatic-features-vrt.png\" alt=\"Comparing web pages before and after updates.\" class=\"wp-image-193147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/automatic-features-vrt.png 824w, https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/automatic-features-vrt-247x300.png 247w, https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/automatic-features-vrt-768x932.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-pixel-by-pixel-comparison\">Pixel-by-pixel comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">If anything looks off, like a layout shift, missing button, or broken design, we automatically roll back to the last working version.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes-box wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes__box\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-style-plain\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/automatic-features-process-tree.png\" alt=\"Plugin and theme rollback protection\" class=\"wp-image-192964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/automatic-features-process-tree.png 824w, https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/automatic-features-process-tree-247x300.png 247w, https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/automatic-features-process-tree-768x933.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-instant-rollback-protection\">Instant rollback protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">If a plugin or theme update causes issues, such as broken layouts or missing elements, Kinsta instantly restores your site to its last working version before your visitors even notice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes-box wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes__box\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-style-plain\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/automatic-features-error-message.png\" alt=\"Plugin and theme update error messages\" class=\"wp-image-192965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/automatic-features-error-message.png 824w, https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/automatic-features-error-message-247x300.png 247w, https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/automatic-features-error-message-768x932.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-detailed-error-message\">Detailed error message<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">You&#8217;ll receive an email with the list of updated plugins and themes. If an issue occurs, we notify you and restore your site to the backup prior to the update.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-columns is-vertical-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-column wp-block-kinsta-columns__column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-take-control-with-granular-settings\">Take control with granular settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Every WordPress site is different, and updates shouldn\u2019t be one-size-fits-all. With Automatic Updates, you have full control over how updates are handled so they fit your site\u2019s unique needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-column wp-block-kinsta-columns__column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes--6 is-style-default has-text-align-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes-box wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes__box\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-animated-icon has-large-size\" data-animation=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/kinsta\/images\/animated-icons\/calendar.json\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/kinsta\/images\/animated-icons\/calendar.svg\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-schedule-options\">Schedule options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Schedule updates daily or on selected days, and choose a 2-hour time window that works best for your site.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes-box wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes__box\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-animated-icon has-large-size\" data-animation=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/kinsta\/images\/animated-icons\/settings.json\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/kinsta\/images\/animated-icons\/settings.svg\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-adjust-sensitivity\">Adjust sensitivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Control how strict the visual tests are so only the most important changes get flagged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes-box wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes__box\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-animated-icon has-large-size\" data-animation=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/kinsta\/images\/animated-icons\/url.json\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/kinsta\/images\/animated-icons\/url.svg\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-select-test-pages\">Select test pages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Define up to five key pages on your site for targeted testing after updates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes-box wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes__box\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-kinsta-icon\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/kinsta\/images\/duos\/normal\/code-minification.svg\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-css-selectors\">CSS Selectors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Skip dynamic elements like sliders or ads from testing to avoid false positives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes-box wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes__box\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-animated-icon has-large-size\" data-animation=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/kinsta\/images\/animated-icons\/wrench.json\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/kinsta\/images\/animated-icons\/wrench.svg\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-maintenance-mode\">Maintenance mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Enable maintenance mode during updates to keep visitors from seeing a broken or incomplete site.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes-box wp-block-kinsta-feature-boxes__box\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-animated-icon has-large-size\" data-animation=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/kinsta\/images\/animated-icons\/mailWithNotification.json\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/kinsta\/images\/animated-icons\/mailWithNotification.svg\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-notifications\">Notifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Get notified when updates run, when visual changes are detected, and if a rollback occurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aligncenter has-medium-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-columns is-reverse is-uneven is-vertical-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-column wp-block-kinsta-columns__column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/toro-media-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Matt Sullivan, Founder &#038; CEO of Torro Media\" class=\"wp-image-192966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/toro-media-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/toro-media-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/toro-media-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/toro-media-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/toro-media.png 1161w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-column wp-block-kinsta-columns__column\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-larger-font-size\" id=\"h-kinsta-just-eliminated-the-biggest-headache-in-the-wordpress-cms-outdated-plugins-amp-theme-files\">Kinsta just eliminated the biggest headache in the WordPress CMS: Outdated plugins &#038; theme files.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><strong>Matt Sullivan<\/strong><br>Founder &#038; CEO of Torro Media, a Boston-based web design agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"form\" class=\"wp-block-group has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-larger-font-size\" id=\"h-let-us-show-you-how-it-works\">Let us show you how it works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Our team is here to answer any questions and show you the full potential of the feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-kinsta-form card\"><kinsta-form  show-name=\"true\" require-last-name=\"false\" show-phone=\"true\" require-phone=\"false\" show-website=\"false\" show-company=\"true\" require-company=\"false\" show-disk-space=\"false\" show-monthly-visits=\"false\" show-monthly-bandwidth=\"false\" show-average-project-budget=\"false\" show-services-provided=\"false\" show-country=\"false\" show-number-of-websites=\"true\" show-questions-comments=\"false\" show-raffle-opt-in=\"false\" show-message=\"false\" allow-empty-message=\"false\" submit-button-text=\"Request a demo\" submit-button-text-loading=\"Requesting demo\" success-title=\"Demo request received!\" success-message=\"Thanks for reaching out! We\u2019ll get back to you shortly to schedule your demo.\" hubspot-source=\"automated-wordpress-plugin\" form-type=\"default\" in-modal=\"false\" skip-if-has-previous-submission=\"false\"><\/kinsta-form><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aligncenter has-weakest-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-columns is-uneven is-vertical-top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-column wp-block-kinsta-columns__column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-column wp-block-kinsta-columns__column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion-item wp-block-kinsta-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion__title\">What is Kinsta Automatic Updates?<\/summary>\n<p>Kinsta <a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/docs\/wordpress-hosting\/wordpress-plugins-themes\/wordpress-plugins-themes-automatic-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Automatic Updates<\/a> is a service that updates your WordPress plugins and themes daily. It runs visual regression tests to detect significant visual changes. If an issue is found, Kinsta automatically restores your site using a backup taken just before the update, ensuring stability and security.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion-item wp-block-kinsta-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion__title\">Is Kinsta Automatic Updates included in the free first month offer?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes! If you&#8217;re on the Single 35k or WP2 plan, both your first month of hosting and Kinsta Automatic Updates are <a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/pricing\/\">free<\/a>. If you choose to activate Automatic Updates later, you&#8217;ll still receive a full 31 days free.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion-item wp-block-kinsta-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion__title\">Can I choose which pages are tested during visual regression tests?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. By default, Kinsta tests your homepage and four randomly selected pages, but you can <a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/docs\/wordpress-hosting\/wordpress-plugins-themes\/wordpress-plugins-themes-automatic-updates\/#specify-the-pages-to-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">specify particular URLs<\/a> if preferred.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion-item wp-block-kinsta-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion__title\">Are inactive plugins and themes updated automatically?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes, Kinsta Automatic Updates updates all plugins and themes on your site, even inactive ones. Newly installed plugins and themes are automatically added to the update schedule, protecting your site from vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion-item wp-block-kinsta-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion__title\">What happens if an update causes issues on my site?<\/summary>\n<p>Kinsta runs a visual regression test to detect significant changes after each update. If an issue arises, a backup is created immediately before the update is automatically restored. You can access these backups in MyKinsta under <strong>Backups<\/strong> &gt; <strong>System-generated<\/strong> for up to three days.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion-item wp-block-kinsta-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion__title\">How much does Kinsta Automatic Updates cost after the free trial?<\/summary>\n<p>After your free 31-day trial, Kinsta Automatic Updates costs $3 per environment per month. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime via MyKinsta.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion-item wp-block-kinsta-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion__title\">Can I exclude certain plugins or themes from automatic updates?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/docs\/wordpress-hosting\/wordpress-plugins-themes\/wordpress-plugins-themes-automatic-updates\/#exclude-or-change-automatic-updates-for-a-single-plugin-or-theme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">select specific plugins and themes<\/a> to exclude from automatic updates within MyKinsta.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion-item wp-block-kinsta-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion__title\">Can I enable Kinsta Automatic Updates for multiple sites at once?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes! The <a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/docs\/wordpress-hosting\/site-management\/#bulk-actions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bulk Actions<\/a> tool in MyKinsta allows you to enable Kinsta Automatic Updates for multiple WordPress sites simultaneously.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion-item wp-block-kinsta-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion__title\">When do updates run, and what happens if the chosen update time overlaps with Kinsta\u2019s maintenance period?<\/summary>\n<p>Updates run during your selected <strong>Update Time Window<\/strong> and typically last up to two hours. If your chosen update window overlaps with Kinsta&#8217;s maintenance period (2 AM \u2013 5 AM local data center time), updates might fail and attempt retries later. To avoid conflicts, choose a time outside the maintenance window.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion-item wp-block-kinsta-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion__title\">Will my site go into maintenance mode during updates?<\/summary>\n<p>Only if you choose to enable maintenance mode. You have complete control over this setting within MyKinsta.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion-item wp-block-kinsta-accordion__item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-kinsta-accordion__title\">Can I use Automatic Updates in staging environments?<\/summary>\n<p>Absolutely! 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