Automatic updates scan

What It Checks

This scanner checks if your WordPress core can perform auto-updates for minor versions. When a minor update is released, WordPress can install it automatically without requiring manual intervention.

Why It Matters

When a minor update is released, WordPress can install it automatically. By doing so you are always up to date when a security flaw is discovered in the WordPress Core. This helps keep your site secure without requiring constant manual updates.

What You'll See

Good Status:

• Your installation can auto-update itself.
• Protection activated

Bad Status:

• Your installation cannot auto-update itself.
• The following constant(s) should not be set to [value]: [constant names]
• The following filter(s) should not be used or set to return [value]: [filter names]

Cannot Fix Automatically:

• The wp-config.php file is not writable. Please remove the following code from the file: [code]
• SecuPress could not remove some constant definitions from the wp-config.php file. Please remove the following lines from the file: [code]

How to Fix

Activate the option "Minor updates" in the WordPress Core module. This will enable automatic updates for minor WordPress versions, keeping your site secure without manual intervention.

Auto-Update