# Deactivate WordPress Users

> Deactivate WordPress Users has 10+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews and 79 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Deactivate WordPress Users shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**Allows admins to deactivate a user as opposed to deleting a user. Works with web and XML-RPC based authentication.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,272
- **Downloads (30 days):** 79 (+46.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 20, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Eric Binnion (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ebinnion/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/deactivate-users/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/authentication/) | >100 | 265 |
| [deactivate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/deactivate/) | #5 | 9 |
| [disable](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable/) | >100 | 164 |
| [user](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user/) | >100 | 293 |
| [users](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/users/) | >100 | 314 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| authentication | >100 | 4,462 |
| deactivate | >100 | 4,880 |
| disable | >100 | 10,000 |
| user | >100 | 10,000 |
| users | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Limit Login Attempts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-login-attempts/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (202) | Apr 4, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 2 | [WPS Limit Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wps-limit-login/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (83) | Sep 18, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 3 | [Two Factor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/two-factor/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (208) | Sep 28, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 4 | [WP-Members Membership Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-members/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (272) | Sep 8, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 5 | [Google Authenticator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-authenticator/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (135) | Aug 23, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [miniOrange 2FA – Two Factor Authentication for WordPress (OTP, SMS, Email, Google Authenticator)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/miniorange-2-factor-authentication/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (385) | Oct 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [WP Limit Login Attempts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-limit-login-attempts/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (300) | Sep 15, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 8 | [Login for Google Apps by WPAuth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-apps-login/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (64) | Sep 29, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 9 | [Login by Auth0](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auth0/) | 10K+ | 3.1/5 (18) | Jul 12, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/two-factor-2fa-via-email/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 11, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Deactivate WordPress Users safe to use in 2026?
Deactivate WordPress Users shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Deactivate WordPress Users?
Deactivate WordPress Users is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,272 times since it launched in May 2014. It was downloaded 79 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Deactivate WordPress Users work with WordPress 7.1?
Deactivate WordPress Users is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Deactivate WordPress Users last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on June 20, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Deactivate WordPress Users?
Deactivate WordPress Users is developed and maintained by Eric Binnion.

### What are the best alternatives to Deactivate WordPress Users?
The most popular alternatives to Deactivate WordPress Users are Limit Login Attempts (300K+ installs), WPS Limit Login (100K+ installs) and Two Factor (100K+ installs).


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