Description
Thaazhu Update Lock is a lightweight, developer-focused utility designed to give you absolute control over the WordPress update cycle. While WordPress provides a native way to toggle auto-updates, it lacks the ability to hard-lock a specific plugin version to prevent manual accidental updates or bulk-action overrides.
At its core, Thaazhu (a Malayalam word meaning “lock”) acts as a safety “clasp” for your site’s plugin updates. It allows administrators to freeze a plugin at its current version, ensuring that a critical environment remains stable until you are ready to perform testing and deployment.
Key Features:
* Granular Version Control: Pick and choose which specific plugins stay frozen.
* Contextual Documentation: Pair locks with notes to explain technical reasons for the restriction.
* Modular Architecture: Built for performance without database bloat.
* Bulk Update Protection: Locked plugins are disabled from bulk actions.
Usage
- Go to Plugins page
- Find plugin you want to lock
- Click “Lock Update” link
- (Optional) Click “Add Note” to explain why it’s locked
Screenshots
The “Lock Update” action link on the Plugins page. 
The inline “Add Note” form for documenting lock reasons.
Installation
- Upload the
thaazhu-update-lockfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Look for the “Lock Update” link under individual plugins on the Plugins page.
FAQ
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Where is my data stored?
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All lock statuses and notes are stored in your WordPress options table.
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Will deleting the plugin leave junk in my database?
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No. Thaazhu includes a dedicated uninstall.php file that wipes all settings and notes upon deletion.
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Contributors & Developers
“Thaazhu Update Lock” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial Release