Hide UpdraftPlus from Client View

Agencies often struggle with UpdraftPlus because of clients manually running backups. Here is how to fix it.

The Problem with UpdraftPlus for Clients

While UpdraftPlus is a powerful tool, it often presents too many options to the end-user. Clients logging in to manage their site are often overwhelmed by the sheer number of menu items and settings. This leads to:

• Confusion about where to go to perform simple tasks.
• "I broke the site" support tickets.
• A perception that WordPress is "clunky" or "hard to use".

The Manual Way (Hard)

You could try to use custom code in `functions.php` to hide these menus based on user roles. This requires maintaining code snippets, updating them when the plugin changes, and risking breaking the backend if you make a syntax error.

The Client Calm Way (Easy)

Here's what I've found: clients see the 'Backup Now' button and assume they should click it. Then they wonder why the site is slow. Handle backups yourself by hiding UpdraftPlus from non-admin roles.

With Client Calm, you just:

1. Install the plugin.
2. Go to the Menu Manager.
3. Toggle off the UpdraftPlus menus you want to hide.

It's that simple. No code, no maintenance.