Plugin Updates
WordPress plugin update service without breaking production
Blind plugin updates cause white screens and broken checkout. BugShield maintenance includes careful updates, backups before changes, and developers who fix what breaks.
from £99/month
Get managed updatesThe Problem
Risks of DIY WordPress plugin updates
One auto-update took down wp-admin over the weekend.
You defer updates so long that security patches never apply.
No staging environment to test WooCommerce or builder plugins.
Agencies bill hourly every month for the same update chore.
Rollback plugins exist but nobody is confident using them.
The Answer
Managed WordPress plugin updates with BugShield
Shield maintenance combines monitoring, backups, and included developer fixes. Updates are planned with rollback paths, and if a conflict appears, your assigned developers repair it under the plan.
Shield Light is £99/month with two fixes. Shield Pro at £199/month adds unlimited fixes, daily backups, malware scans, and a larger backup allowance for busier sites.
How It Works
How our WordPress plugin update service works
Add your site to BugShield
Register the domain and store credentials in the encrypted Password Vault.
We monitor and update safely
Backups run on schedule and updates are applied with recovery options ready.
Fix breaks under your plan
Submit fix requests when updates cause errors. Included fixes are handled by your developers.
Choose Your Plan
Two plans, one goal: a site that just works
Each WordPress site needs its own subscription. Mix Shield Light and Shield Pro across your portfolio from a single account.
Shield Light
£99 per month, per site
Monitoring, weekly backups, and two included fixes per month for sites that need ongoing care without unlimited developer time.
- 2 bug fixes per month
- Weekly cloud backups (100GB)
- Full monitoring suite and SEO audits
- File integrity checks
- Response within 24 hours
- Activity log and subscriber support chat
Shield Pro
£199 per month, per site
Everything in Shield Light, plus unlimited bug fixes, malware prevention, daily backups, and priority response.
- Unlimited bug fixes
- Daily backups plus on-demand runs (200GB)
- Malware prevention and removal
- Response within 1 hour
- Priority support channel
- Everything in Shield Light
Why use a WordPress plugin update service
Outdated plugins are the leading cause of WordPress hacks. But blind updates cause outages. A WordPress plugin update service balances security with stability by updating deliberately and verifying results.
For revenue-generating sites, the cost of one broken checkout far exceeds monthly update management.
- Security patches applied without surprise breakage
- Compatibility checked after each update batch
- Staging used where available before production
- Rollback plan if an update fails
- Activity log of what changed and when
Controlled updates vs auto-updates
Auto-updates are fine for low-risk blogs. Shops, membership sites, and agency client sites need a human checking that checkout, forms, and key pages still work after updates.
Shield Pro includes controlled updates with unlimited fixes if something breaks.
BugShield plugin update service
Ongoing plugin updates are included in Shield Light (£99/month) and Shield Pro (£199/month) per site. One-off update assistance with breakage repair starts from £49.99.
Register your site, add credentials to the Vault, and choose the plan that fits your risk tolerance.
FAQ
WordPress plugin update service FAQs
Do you update themes and WordPress core too?
Yes. Maintenance covers core, theme, and plugin updates with the same safety approach.
What if an update breaks checkout?
Shield plans include developer fixes. Pro subscribers get unlimited fixes for faster recovery.
Can I request updates on demand?
Yes. Submit a fix or maintenance request and developers handle the update cycle you prefer.
What is a WordPress plugin update service?
A developer updates your plugins, themes, and WordPress core in a controlled way, checks for breakage, and fixes issues if updates cause problems.
Why not just enable auto-updates?
Auto-updates run without testing. A single incompatible plugin update can take your shop offline overnight. Controlled updates catch breakage immediately.
Is plugin update service included in maintenance?
Yes. Shield Light and Shield Pro include monitored plugin, theme, and core updates with fixes included if something breaks.
Can you update WooCommerce safely?
Yes. We stage or schedule WooCommerce updates carefully, verify checkout after, and roll back if needed.
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