# WP Deactivate Features

> WP Deactivate Features has <10 active installs and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Deactivate Features shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**WP Deactivate Features lets you deactivate unneeded functions to improve your websites performance. Features that can be disabled: * Emojis * Comments * Heartbeat * Pingbacks * REST-API * RSS-Feed**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,178
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (+86.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 23, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.1+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sascha Huber (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/saschahuber/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-deactivate-features/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [deactivate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/deactivate/) | #8 | 9 |
| [disable](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable/) | >100 | 164 |
| [features](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/features/) | #9 | 10 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 1,018 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| deactivate | >100 | 4,886 |
| disable | >100 | 10,000 |
| features | >100 | 10,000 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |

## 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 |
| 3 | [Plugins Deactivator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/plugins-deactivator/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 13, 2021 | 32/100 |
| 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 |
| 9 | [Advanced Search Disabler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-search-disabler/) | <10 | — | May 7, 2025 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Deactivate Features safe to use in 2026?
WP Deactivate Features shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Deactivate Features?
WP Deactivate Features is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,178 times since it launched in October 2020. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Deactivate Features work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Deactivate Features is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.23, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WP Deactivate Features need?
WP Deactivate Features requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Deactivate Features last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on January 23, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes WP Deactivate Features?
WP Deactivate Features is developed and maintained by Sascha Huber.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Deactivate Features?
The most popular alternatives to WP Deactivate Features are Meks Quick Plugin Disabler (1K+ installs), Disable Global Style (600+ installs) and Plugins Deactivator (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-deactivate-features/ · Generated 2026-10-10 23:05 UTC by PageForge