Disable Users
This plugin gives you the ability to disable specific user accounts via a profile setting.
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Disable Users shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Disable Users stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| disable | >100 |
| login | >100 |
| users | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 18 reviews
About Disable Users
From the official readme · v1.0.5Description
This plugin gives you the ability to disable specific user accounts via a profile setting.
Once installed and activated, a checkbox appears on the user profile settings (only for admins). When checked, the users account will be disabled and they will be unable to login with the account. If they try to login, they are instantly logged out and redirected to the login page with a message that notifies them their account is disabled.
This can be useful in a few situations.
- You are working on a site for a client who has an account, but do not want him to login and/or make changes during development.
- You have a client who has an unpaid invoice.
This plugin is on GitHub! Pull requests are welcome. If possible please report issues through Github.
Installation
- Upload
disable-usersto your/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Edit any user and then look for the “Disable User Account” checkbox.
Changelog
1.0.5 (11/11/2015)
- Added pl_PL transnation – Props Dominik Kocuj
1.0.4 (6/21/2015)
- Bug fix for Disabled column to manage user screen
1.0.3 (6/15/2015)
- Added Disabled column to manage user screen. Props @basteln3rk (flexponsive).
- Cleaned up code slightly and updated README information
1.0.2
- Removed accidental PHP short form
1.0.1
- Fixed notice that would show if WP_DEBUG was on. Props @vegasgeek.
1.0.0
- Initial launch
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FAQ
Disable Users: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Disable Users free?
Yes. Disable Users is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Disable Users safe to use in 2026?
Disable Users shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Disable Users?
Disable Users is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 42,157 times since it launched in August 2013. It was downloaded 383 times in the last 30 days.
Does Disable Users work with WordPress 7.1?
Disable Users is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Disable Users last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on November 28, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes Disable Users?
Disable Users is developed and maintained by Jared Atchison.
What are the best alternatives to Disable Users?
The most popular alternatives to Disable Users are Classic Widgets (2M+ installs), Disable Comments (100K+ installs) and Disable Emojis (GDPR friend… (60K+ installs).
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