This article explains how Web60 handles all software updates for your WordPress website automatically.
WordPress Core Updates
Web60 automatically installs WordPress core updates when they become available. WordPress core is the main software that runs your website.
Minor updates (like version 6.4.1 to 6.4.2) happen immediately. These contain security fixes and bug repairs that keep your site safe.
Major updates (like version 6.4 to 6.5) are installed within 48 hours of release. Before installing major updates, Web60 creates an automatic backup of your entire website. This means you can always roll back if something goes wrong.
You do not need to do anything. Updates happen in the background while your website stays online.
Plugin and Theme Updates
Plugins add extra features to your website. Themes control how your website looks. Both need regular updates for security and compatibility.
Web60 updates all plugins and themes automatically within 24 hours of new versions being released. Before any plugin or theme update, the system creates a backup snapshot of your website.
If a plugin update causes problems with your website, Web60's monitoring system detects this and can automatically restore your site from the pre-update backup.
Security Updates
Security updates get priority treatment. When WordPress releases an emergency security update, Web60 installs it within 2 hours on all websites.
The same applies to plugin security updates. If a popular plugin has a security vulnerability, Web60 updates it immediately across all websites using that plugin.
You receive an email notification after any security update is installed.
Update Monitoring
After every update, Web60's systems check that your website is still working properly. This includes:
- Loading your homepage and key pages
- Testing contact forms
- Checking for error messages
- Verifying database connections
If any problems are detected, the system automatically restores your website from the backup taken before the update.
What You See During Updates
Most updates happen without you noticing. Your website stays online and visitors can still use it normally.
Very occasionally, during major WordPress updates, your site might show a "maintenance mode" message for 1-2 minutes. This is normal and prevents visitors seeing broken pages during the update process.
Custom Code and Updates
If you have added custom code to your website, Web60's system checks this code still works after updates. Custom code includes:
- Modified theme files
- Custom CSS styling
- Code snippets added to functions.php
If custom code conflicts with an update, the system restores from backup and sends you a notification explaining what needs to be fixed.
If you're still stuck after reading this article, contact Web60 support through your account portal. Include details about any specific plugins or themes you're concerned about.
FAQ
Q: Can I turn off automatic updates?
A: No, automatic updates are essential for security and cannot be disabled on Web60. All updates include automatic backups so your site can be restored if needed.
Q: What happens if an update breaks my website?
A: Web60's monitoring system detects broken websites within minutes and automatically restores from the backup taken before the update. You'll receive an email explaining what happened.
Q: Do I get notified about updates?
A: You receive email notifications for security updates and major WordPress version updates. Minor updates happen silently in the background.
Q: How long do updates take?
A: Most updates complete within 30 seconds. Major WordPress updates might take 2-3 minutes, during which your site may briefly show a maintenance message.
Q: What if I don't want a specific plugin updated?
A: All plugins must stay updated for security reasons. If you have concerns about a specific plugin update, contact support before the update is scheduled.
Q: Can I schedule updates for specific times?
A: Security updates happen immediately and cannot be scheduled. Other updates occur during low-traffic periods, typically between 2 AM and 6 AM Irish time.
Q: What happens to my customisations during updates?
A: Customisations made through WordPress admin panels are preserved. Custom code modifications are checked for compatibility and restored from backup if they cause conflicts.
Last updated: 1 March 2026