Disabling All Plugins in WordPress

Disabling all plugins on your WordPress site can be useful for troubleshooting, testing, or updating purposes. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to disable all plugins in WordPress.

Method 1: Disabling Plugins via WordPress Admin Panel

1. Log in to WordPress Admin Panel:
   • Open your browser and log in to the WordPress admin panel (http://example.com/wp-admin).
2. Navigate to Plugins Page:
   • In the admin panel, click on “Plugins” in the left menu and then select “Installed Plugins.”
3. Select All Plugins:
   • On the plugins list page, check the box at the top to select all plugins.
4. Use Bulk Actions to Deactivate:
   • From the “Bulk Actions” dropdown menu, select “Deactivate” and then click the “Apply” button.
5. Verify Results:
   • Refresh the page to confirm that all plugins have been deactivated.

Method 2: Using FTP or File Manager to Disable Plugins

1. Connect via FTP or File Manager:
   • Connect to your web server using an FTP client (like FileZilla) or the file manager provided by your web hosting.
2. Access the wp-content Folder:
   • Open the wp-content folder. Inside, you will find a folder named plugins.
3. Rename the plugins Folder:
   • Rename the plugins folder (e.g., to plugins_old). This will make WordPress unable to find any plugins, effectively deactivating all of them.
4. Verify Results:
   • Visit your website to check if all plugins have been deactivated.
5. Rename Folder Back (Optional):
   • If you want to reactivate the plugins, rename the plugins_old folder back to plugins.

Method 3: Using WP-CLI to Disable Plugins

1. Connect via WP-CLI:
   • WP-CLI (WordPress Command Line Interface) must be installed on your server. Connect to your server via SSH.
2. Run Command to Deactivate All Plugins:

   • Run the following command to deactivate all plugins:

     Kod

     wp plugin deactivate --all

3. Verify Results:
   • Check your website to confirm that all plugins have been deactivated.

Disabling all plugins on your WordPress site can be an effective way to troubleshoot issues or perform maintenance. By following the methods above, you can easily disable all plugins as needed.