How Do I Temporarily Disable Plugins in WordPress?

Plugin disabling is a great way to reduce your WordPress site’s load time and improve performance. To disable a plugin: Log into your WordPress site Click on the Plugins tab Click on the Disable link next to the plugin you want to disable Click on the Activate link to re-enable the plugin When you’re done disabling plugins, click on the Update Files button to save your changes.

If you’re using a plugin that requires a plugin specific configuration file, you’ll also need to upload or replace that file.

If you’re using a plugin that requires a plugin specific configuration file, you’ll also need to upload or replace that file. If you disable a plugin that’s required for a plugin you’re disabling, WordPress will prompt you to install that plugin.

If you disable a plugin that’s required for a plugin you’re disabling, WordPress will prompt you to install that plugin. When you disable a plugin, any active instances of that plugin will be disabled and will not work until you re-enable that plugin.