Automatic updates vs doing them by hand

Automatic updates vs doing them by hand

Updates patch security holes, so they matter. But should WordPress install them for you, or should you click the button yourself?

— Turn on automatic updates for small security releases (the ones labeled like 6.4.1 to 6.4.2). These rarely break anything, and waiting only leaves you exposed.
— Do major updates by hand (like 6.4 to 6.5). Make a backup first, then click update while you're awake to spot problems.
— For plugins, automatic is fine for simple ones, but update a page builder or shop plugin manually so you can check the site right after.

Don't worry, updates are reversible if you backed up.

In plain words: auto for tiny security fixes, manual and backed-up for the big ones.