# Plugin Load Filter

> Plugin Load Filter has 7K+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 52 reviews and 746 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 73/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Plugin Load Filter is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 7K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 7K+
- **Total downloads:** 191,726
- **Downloads (30 days):** 746 (-15.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 52 reviews
- **Health score:** 73/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 4.4.1
- **Last updated:** Apr 20, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** enomoto celtislab (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/enomoto-celtislab/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/plugin-load-filter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Disable Plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-plugins/) | #1 | 5 |
| [dynamic deactivate plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dynamic-deactivate-plugins/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Locale switching](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/locale-switching/) | #1 | 1 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | #74 | 974 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Disable Plugins | #43 | 10,000 |
| dynamic deactivate plugins | #3 | 722 |
| Locale switching | #1 | 266 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 4.4: 48.5%
- 4.0: 14%
- 4.2: 10.5%
- 4.3: 9.9%
- 4.1: 8.2%
- 3.1: 6.8%
- Other: 2.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [WP Plugin Manager – Deactivate plugins per page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-plugin-manager/) | 3K+ | 4.4/5 (23) | Sep 9, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 3 | [CrashGuard Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crashguard-wp-lite/) | <10 | — | May 1, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [Quick Disabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-disabler/) | <10 | — | Mar 29, 2025 | 24/100 |
| 5 | [Loadwright](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loadwright/) | <10 | — | Jul 23, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Plugin Load Filter safe to use in 2026?
Plugin Load Filter is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 7K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Plugin Load Filter?
Plugin Load Filter is active on 7K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 191,726 times since it launched in April 2015. It was downloaded 746 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Plugin Load Filter work with WordPress 7.1?
Plugin Load Filter is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Plugin Load Filter need?
Plugin Load Filter requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Plugin Load Filter last updated?
The latest version, 4.4.1, was released on April 20, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Plugin Load Filter?
Plugin Load Filter is developed and maintained by enomoto celtislab.

### What are the best alternatives to Plugin Load Filter?
The most popular alternatives to Plugin Load Filter are WP Plugin Manager (3K+ installs), CrashGuard Lite (<10 installs) and Quick Disabler (<10 installs).


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