# DisableMU

> DisableMU has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** DisableMU shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Redefines the location of the /mu-plugins directory to ensure that no code published to the default location will automatically run on your website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,366
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+84% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 9, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Dave McHale (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dmchale/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/disablemu/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,657 |
| [mu-plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mu-plugins/) | #2 | 5 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,633 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| mu-plugins | >100 | 822 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is DisableMU safe to use in 2026?
DisableMU shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use DisableMU?
DisableMU is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,366 times since it launched in August 2014. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does DisableMU work with WordPress 7.1?
DisableMU is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was DisableMU last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on February 9, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes DisableMU?
DisableMU is developed and maintained by Dave McHale.

### What are the best alternatives to DisableMU?
The most popular alternatives to DisableMU are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disablemu/ · Generated 2026-10-10 23:56 UTC by PageForge