# Plugins Deactivator

> Plugins Deactivator has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 77 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Plugins Deactivator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Disables all WordPress plugins with one click. Remembers which plugins were active so they can also be re-activated with one click.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 2,938
- **Downloads (30 days):** 77 (+51% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 13, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.18
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ren Ventura (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/renventura/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/plugins-deactivator/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [deactivate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/deactivate/) | #3 | 9 |
| [plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugins/) | #42 | 220 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| deactivate | >100 | 4,880 |
| plugins | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Meks Quick Plugin Disabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meks-quick-plugin-disabler/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (7) | Jul 29, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Global Style](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-global-style/) | 600+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 1, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Bulk Deactivate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-deactivate/) | 20+ | 5/5 (6) | Nov 10, 2014 | 36/100 |
| 5 | [Deactivate WordPress Users](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/deactivate-users/) | 10+ | 4/5 (1) | Jun 20, 2014 | 27/100 |
| 6 | [Comment Expirator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-expirator/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 12, 2015 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [BEA – Activator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bea-activator/) | 10+ | — | May 4, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [WP Deactivate Features](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-deactivate-features/) | <10 | — | Jan 23, 2021 | 21/100 |
| 9 | [Advanced Search Disabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-search-disabler/) | <10 | — | May 7, 2025 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Plugins Deactivator safe to use in 2026?
Plugins Deactivator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Plugins Deactivator?
Plugins Deactivator is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,938 times since it launched in January 2020. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Plugins Deactivator work with WordPress 7.1?
Plugins Deactivator is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.18, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Plugins Deactivator need?
Plugins Deactivator requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Plugins Deactivator last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on October 13, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Plugins Deactivator?
Plugins Deactivator is developed and maintained by Ren Ventura.

### What are the best alternatives to Plugins Deactivator?
The most popular alternatives to Plugins Deactivator are Meks Quick Plugin Disabler (1K+ installs), Disable Global Style (600+ installs) and Bulk Deactivate (20+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugins-deactivator/ · Generated 2026-10-10 22:32 UTC by PageForge