How to Deactivate and Delete a WordPress Plugin

Learn how to deactivate and delete unused WordPress plugins to keep your site optimized and secure.

You can deactivate and delete unused plugins from the WordPress dashboard.

• Log in to the WordPress dashboard.

• From the Dashboard menu, go to Plugins and click on Installed Plugins.

• To deactivate a plugin (e.g., Hello Dolly), click on Deactivate below the plugin's name.

How to Delete a Plugin in WordPress?

Once the plugin is deactivated, the Delete option will appear.

• Click on Delete at the bottom of the deactivated plugin's name and confirm with OK to remove it.

Removing unused plugins is a good practice to enhance your site's performance and security.

You have successfully deactivated and deleted the plugin!