WP Deactivate Features
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
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where WP Deactivate Features stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| deactivate | >100 |
| disable | >100 |
| features | >100 |
| performance | >100 |
About WP Deactivate Features
From the official readme · v0.1Description
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
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FAQ
WP Deactivate Features: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
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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