Remove plugins
You can remove a WordPress plugin using the WordPress admin panel. We always recommend removing unused themes and plugins to help improve the site performance and reduce potential security concerns.
- Sign in to WordPress
- Click Plugins.
- Pick the following set of steps based on how many plugins you wish to remove.
Remove one active plugin
- Find the plugin in the list.
- Click Deactivate under the name of the plugin.
- After the page reloads, click Delete.
Remove one inactive plugin
- Find the plugin in the list.
- Click Delete under the name of the plugin.
Remove all inactive plugins
- Above the plugin table, click Inactive.
- At the top of the plugin table, click the check box in the header row to select all of the plugins.
- Use the bulk actions drop down to select delete.
- Click the Apply button next to the drop down.
More info
- Return to Install or activate a plugin in WordPress
- Delete a WordPress theme
- For more information about our premium support for WordPress, please visit our WordPress Premium Support Catalog.