{"id":1521,"date":"2022-03-04T18:37:01","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T13:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/?p=1521"},"modified":"2022-03-08T16:36:09","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T11:06:09","slug":"how-to-fix-another-update-is-currently-in-progress-error-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-another-update-is-currently-in-progress-error-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix \u2018Another Update is Currently in Progress\u2019 Error in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Are you stuck on the &#8220;Another Update is Currently in Progress&#8221; error? In this article, we&#8217;ll discuss how to fix the &#8216;another update is currently in progress&#8217; error in WordPress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The error is displayed on your Updates page, preventing you from upgrading WordPress core or even your plugins and theme. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Usually, the error should automatically go away. However, if you have waited a long time and are still stuck on this message, it&#8217;s not likely to resolve itself. You have to fix this manually.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why Does This Error Occur?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All aspects of WordPress are updated frequently, which adds new features or functionalities, solves bugs, or addresses security issues. That&#8217;s why users perform regular updates so that they don&#8217;t miss any possible improvements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This error usually occurs when a WordPress update is ongoing in the background, and a user attempts to start another update.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1525\" src=\"https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/another-update-in-progress-error-example.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/another-update-in-progress-error-example.png 680w, https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/another-update-in-progress-error-example-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">WordPress sets an automatic update lock on your WordPress database during the update process. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This lock stops you from running updates on your website at the same time and prevents WordPress errors that can destroy important data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The error message automatically disappears when the update process is completed. However, if you get stuck in the update process, then you have to fix it yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now, let&#8217;s move to the methods to fix the &#8216;another update is currently in progress&#8217; error in WordPress.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0How you can Fix the &#8216;Another Update in Progress&#8217; Error\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can fix the &#8216;Another Update in Progress&#8217; Error by using the plugin or by Using phpMyAdmin. In this article, we will explain both ways.\u00a0 You can choose the one that fits you best.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Method 1: Using a plugin<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can use the<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/fix-another-update-in-progress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Fix Another Update In Progress<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0plugin to fix the &#8216;Another Update in Progress&#8217; Error in WordPress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To start with this plugin, you have to install and activate it on your WordPress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1522\" src=\"https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Install-and-activate-the-Fix-Another-Update-In-Progress-plugin..png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Install-and-activate-the-Fix-Another-Update-In-Progress-plugin..png 720w, https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Install-and-activate-the-Fix-Another-Update-In-Progress-plugin.-300x123.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After installation, the plugin will add the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fix Another Update In Progress\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">option in the menu. visit to\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Settings &gt;&gt; Fix Another Update In Progress options<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you are stuck in this error, then you will notice the message, written in red:\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">WordPress Update, is locked.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click the button below to fix it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1523\" src=\"https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Fix-Another-Update-In-Progress.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Fix-Another-Update-In-Progress.webp 700w, https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Fix-Another-Update-In-Progress-300x160.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You have to\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">click on the\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fix WordPress Update Lock tab<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0below to fix the error.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now, the plugin will delete the core_updater.lock from your database.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After processing, it will resolve the issue. Then, you will notice the confirmation message:\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Success! You&#8217;ve successfully fixed &#8220;another update in progress!&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1524\" src=\"https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Fix-Another-Update-In-Progress-2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Fix-Another-Update-In-Progress-2.webp 700w, https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Fix-Another-Update-In-Progress-2-300x160.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After that, if you want, you can press\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">WordPress Update<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0link<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0below the confirmation message to continue your updates. After clicking the link, you will reach<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Dashboard &gt;&gt; Updates<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Method 2: Using phpMyAdmin<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Another method to fix &#8216;another update in process error&#8217; is by using phpMyAdmin. You have to remove the &#8216;core_updater.lock&#8217; file from the database.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Note:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Creating a complete website backup is good before making changes to your database or WP theme files.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To start with phpMyAdmin, log in to the cPanel dashboard of your WP hosting account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">From there, scroll down to the database section click on the &#8216;phpMyAdmin&#8217; option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1526\" src=\"https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/commentsclosedcpanelphpmyadmin.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/commentsclosedcpanelphpmyadmin.png 520w, https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/commentsclosedcpanelphpmyadmin-300x132.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Inside the phpMyAdmin app, select your WordPress database. After clicking your database, it will show all the tables inside it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then, look for the wp_options table and click the &#8216;Browse&#8217; button next to it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1527\" src=\"https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/phpmyadmin-wp-options.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/phpmyadmin-wp-options.png 680w, https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/phpmyadmin-wp-options-300x86.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On the next screen, it will show all the rows inside the options table.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You have to look for the row with the option name &#8216;core_updater.lock&#8217; and click on the delete tab next to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1528\" src=\"https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/click-wp-options.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"918\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/click-wp-options.png 680w, https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/click-wp-options-300x35.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now, phpMyAdmin will delete the row from your database.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When you switch back to your WordPress website, another update in process error must disappear now, and you can restart updating your WordPress site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>To conclude-<\/strong> You may notice the &#8216;another update is currently in progress&#8217; error on your updating page while trying to update your WordPress core, theme, or plugin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This error usually occurs when a WordPress update is ongoing in the background, and you try to start another update. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This stuck you in between the update process and prevented you from further updating anything.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, this error can be easily fixed by the plugin or phpMyAdmin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We hope this article helped you to fix the &#8216;another update is currently in progress&#8217; error in WordPress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are experiencing any other error on your site, you can fix it by following the steps told in our other article<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hostkicker.com\/blog\/what-to-do-when-you-are-locked-out-of-wordpress-admin-area\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">what to do when you are logged out of the WordPress admin area.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you stuck on the &#8220;Another Update is Currently in Progress&#8221; error? 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