Kinsta Automatic Updates: Stress-Free WordPress Plugin & Theme Management, Done Right

Managing updates shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. With Kinsta Automatic Updates, you get a hands-off, worry-free way to keep your WordPress plugins and themes secure, stable, and running smoothly—without lifting a finger.

?? Heads-up: Kinsta Automatic Updates is available as a premium add-on only for sites hosted on Kinsta’s managed WordPress platform. Hosting with Kinsta is a prerequisite.

Kinsta Hosting Plans at a Glance

Current web hosting pricing information: https://kinsta.com/pricing/

Before you can tap into Kinsta Automatic Updates, you’ll need to host your site on one of Kinsta’s single-site plans. Here’s a quick breakdown:

Prices in USD. Annual billing includes a discount equal to two free months.

Every Plan Includes

• Free Migrations – Let Kinsta move your site for you.
• Daily Backups – Automatic and secure, with retention based on your plan.
• One-Click Staging – Test changes safely before going live.
• Top-Tier Security – Free SSL, DDoS protection, and WAF built-in.
• Performance Tools – With Cloudflare edge caching and built-in APM.
• 24/7 Expert Support – Chat with real WordPress pros anytime.

Additional Costs to Keep in Mind

• Overage Fees – $1 per 1,000 visits beyond your plan.
• Add-Ons:
  • Extra backups: $20/month (6-hourly), $100/month (hourly)
  • Additional storage: $20 per 20 GB/month
  • Premium staging: $20 per environment/month
  • Redis: $100/site/month

Kinsta Automatic Updates: What You Get

See full information about this service: https://kinsta.com/add-ons/kinsta-automatic-updates/

1. Daily Plugin & Theme Updates—On Your Schedule
Updates every plugin and theme—even inactive ones—daily. Choose live or staging environments for full control.

2. Visual Regression Testing
Side-by-side, pixel-level screenshot comparisons for up to five key pages to catch any layout or visual issues before they impact users.

3. Instant Rollbacks
Automatic backups before every update. If something breaks, your site rolls back instantly—no stress, no mess.

4. Full Customization
Choose when and how updates run, fine-tune visual test sensitivity, exclude items, and skip dynamic elements to avoid false alarms.

5. Smart Notifications
Stay in the loop with detailed email updates, logs, and secure screenshot storage (60 days).

6. Multi-Site Control
Manage automatic updates across all your sites from one place—the MyKinsta dashboard.

Pricing for the Add-On

• First Month Free on any Kinsta hosting plan.
• Then just $3/month per environment (live or staging).
• Unlimited plugins and themes included per site.

Why It Matters

• Security – Say goodbye to outdated, vulnerable plugins.
• Stability – Smart testing and rollbacks mean no more surprises.
• Time-Saving – Especially helpful for agencies managing multiple sites.

How to Enable It

1. Log in to MyKinsta.
2. Go to your site’s Plugins and Themes tab.
3. Click Change next to the Automatic Updates card.
4. Select Kinsta Automatic Updates, then customize your settings.

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