# Bulk Deactivate

> Bulk Deactivate has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 52 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Bulk Deactivate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,000
- **Downloads (30 days):** 52 (+85.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2.3
- **Last updated:** Nov 10, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Elliot Taylor (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/raisonon/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bulk-deactivate/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [activate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/activate/) | #3 | 7 |
| [bulk deactivate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bulk-deactivate/) | #1 | 1 |
| [deactivate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/deactivate/) | #4 | 9 |
| [debug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug/) | #95 | 272 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| activate | >100 | 10,000 |
| bulk deactivate | >100 | 947 |
| deactivate | >100 | 4,880 |
| debug | >100 | 4,162 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Unconfirmed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/unconfirmed/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Dec 4, 2023 | 42/100 |
| 2 | [Meks Quick Plugin Disabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-quick-plugin-disabler/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (7) | Jul 29, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [BEA – Activator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bea-activator/) | 10+ | — | May 4, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Show Plugin Menu Items on Activation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-plugin-menu-items-on-activation/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 17, 2017 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [MDC Theme Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mdc-theme-switcher/) | 10+ | 3.5/5 (13) | Apr 11, 2016 | 29/100 |
| 7 | [CC-Auto-Activate-Plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cc-auto-activate-plugins/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Feb 25, 2019 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bulk Deactivate free?
Yes. Bulk Deactivate is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Bulk Deactivate safe to use in 2026?
Bulk Deactivate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Bulk Deactivate?
Bulk Deactivate is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,000 times since it launched in November 2014. It was downloaded 52 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Bulk Deactivate work with WordPress 7.1?
Bulk Deactivate is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Bulk Deactivate last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.3, was released on November 10, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Bulk Deactivate?
Bulk Deactivate is developed and maintained by Elliot Taylor.

### What are the best alternatives to Bulk Deactivate?
The most popular alternatives to Bulk Deactivate are Unconfirmed (1K+ installs), Meks Quick Plugin Disabler (1K+ installs) and BEA – Activator (10+ installs).


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