BEA – Activator
Quickly deactivate & reactivate a plugin.
Consider an alternative
BEA – Activator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where BEA – Activator stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| "activation-hook" | >100 |
| "deactivation-hooks" | >100 |
| activate | >100 |
| deactivate | >100 |
| reactivate | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About BEA – Activator
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Very simple WordPress plugin that allows you to quickly deactivate & reactivate a plugin with only 1 click !
This is particularly useful when you have code that runs on activation – deactivation hook.
Who ?
Created by Be API, the French WordPress leader agency since 2009. Based in Paris, we are more than 30 people and always hiring some fun and talented guys. So we will be pleased to work with you.
This plugin is only maintained, which means we do not guarantee some free support. Consider reporting an issue and be patient.
To facilitate the process of submitting an issue and quicker answer, we only use Github, so don’t use WP.Org support, it will not be considered.
Installation
WordPress
- Download and install using the built-in WordPress plugin installer.
- Site activate in the “Plugins” area of the admin.
- Nothing more, this plugin is ready to use !
Changelog
1.0.0 – 08 Jan 2018
- Go to WP.Org
0.2 – 22 Jan 2017
- Initial
Screenshots
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
FAQ
BEA – Activator: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is BEA – Activator free?
Yes. BEA – Activator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is BEA – Activator safe to use in 2026?
BEA – Activator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use BEA – Activator?
BEA – Activator is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,137 times since it launched in January 2017. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.
Does BEA – Activator work with WordPress 7.1?
BEA – Activator is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does BEA – Activator need?
BEA – Activator requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was BEA – Activator last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 4, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes BEA – Activator?
BEA – Activator is developed and maintained by BE API.
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