Solution for „Another update is currently in progress“ error when upgrading WordPress

In some cases, when upgrading the WordPress version, you may encounter the error message „Another Update in Process.“ To resolve this issue, you can use the following methods:

Method 1: Use the Plugin Fix Another Update In Progress

Download LinkAfter installing this plugin, enable it in the Admin Dashboard, then find the plugin settings to perform the operation.

Method 2: Use Code

Edit the Theme, add the following code to the theme's functions file, then test the update again. Delete the code once it's successful.

global $wpdb;
$wpdb->query("DELETE FROM wp_options WHERE option_name = 'core_updater.lock'");

Method 3: Delete from the Database

Access the website database, search for `core_updater.lock`, and delete the corresponding entry. All three methods above can resolve the „Another Update in Process“ error prompt. However, different website environments may not be solved by every method. If you find it troublesome, using Method 3 directly is the most effective.