1-Click Disable All
This lightweight tool adds a “Deactivate all” link to the Plugins page and a confirmation screen under Tools → Disable All Plugins . Perfect for: – Plugin conflict debugging – Maintenance / emergency access recovery – When a bad plugin locks you out of wp-admin Important Warning: Deactivation is imm
This lightweight tool adds a “Deactivate all” link to the Plugins page and a confirmation screen under Tools → Disable All Plugins .
Perfect for: – Plugin conflict debugging – Maintenance / emergency access recovery – When a bad plugin locks you out of wp-admin
Important Warning: Deactivation is immediate. There is no “Reactivate All” button, so you must turn your plugins back on individually. Keep FTP access handy in case reactivating a plugin causes a fatal error.
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A closer look.
- 01Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/ , or install via Plugins → Add New.
- 02Activate through the Plugins screen.
Usage
- 03Plugins screen: Click red “Deactivate all” link (with JS confirm).
- 04Or go to Tools → Disable All Plugins for full confirmation page.
Frequently asked questions.
Is it safe?
Yes; uses nonces, capability checks ( manage_options ), and POST-only for the action. No data deletion occurs.
What if I lose access after disabling?
Reactivate plugins manually via FTP by renaming the plugins folder temporarily (classic recovery method).