Unplug
Cut the plugin bloat. See which plugins are actually being used on your sites and which ones are just plugin bloat.
Consider an alternative
Unplug shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Unplug stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| performance | >100 |
| plugin analysis | >100 |
| plugin cleanup | >100 |
| plugin optimization | >100 |
| speed optimization | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Unplug
From the official readme · v1.3.0Description
Unplug – Plugin Usage & Performance Insights
Cut the plugin bloat.
Unplug helps you see which plugins are actually being used on your client’s sites and which ones are just plugin bloat. With clear reports on plugin activity, performance impact, and where they are being used, you can make smarter decisions about what to keep, update, or remove.
🔑 Features
- Plugin Usage Detection: Instantly see which plugins are actively used across your site.
- Performance Insights: Identify plugins that may be slowing down your site.
- Security Awareness: Get visibility into plugins that might increase risk.
- Simple Recommendations: Understand at a glance which plugins to keep, replace, or unplug.
🚀 Why Use Unplug?
- Improve site speed by removing unused plugins.
- Reduce security risks by minimizing unnecessary code.
- Keep your WordPress installation clean and efficient.
- Save time by cutting through plugin overload.
Perfect For
- Agencies managing multiple client sites.
- Site owners who want faster, safer WordPress installs.
- Developers looking for a quick audit of plugin usage.
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Take control of your WordPress site today: it’s time to Unplug.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/unplugdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Use the Unplug menu in the WordPress admin to access plugin features.
Changelog
Recommended security and performance update with improved scanning capabilities and enhanced WordPress compatibility.
1.3.0
- Enhanced security and performance improvements
- Improved database query caching for faster scans
- Better WordPress compatibility and standards compliance
- Enhanced admin interface stability
1.2.9
- Security improvements and enhanced internationalization
- Better translation support
- Improved output security
1.2.5
- User interface improvements
- Enhanced scan results display
- Better user experience with tab memory
Screenshots
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FAQ
Unplug: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 25, 2026
Is Unplug free?
Yes. Unplug is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Unplug safe to use in 2026?
Unplug shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Unplug?
Unplug is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 533 times since it launched in September 2025. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.
Does Unplug work with WordPress 7.1?
Unplug is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Unplug need?
Unplug requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Unplug last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on September 3, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Unplug?
Unplug is developed and maintained by Mulberry Tech.
What are the best alternatives to Unplug?
The most popular alternatives to Unplug are LiteSpeed Cache (7M+ installs), Jetpack (3M+ installs) and WP Super Cache (1M+ installs).
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