Plugins Deactivator Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/plugins-deactivator

Disables all WordPress plugins with one click. Remembers which plugins were active so they can also be re-activated with one click.

100 active installs v1.0.1 PHP 5.4+ WP 3.0+ Updated Oct 13, 2021
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Plugins Deactivator Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Plugins Deactivator has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago
Risk Assessment

The "plugins-deactivator" v1.0.1 plugin exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, file operations, or external HTTP requests is a significant strength. Furthermore, the plugin correctly implements nonce and capability checks, indicating good practices in protecting its entry points. The complete lack of identified taint flows with unsanitized paths and a clean vulnerability history with zero CVEs further bolster its security credentials.

However, a notable concern arises from the output escaping analysis, where only 33% of the total six outputs are properly escaped. This suggests a potential risk of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities if user-supplied data is being directly rendered in the output without adequate sanitization. While the attack surface appears minimal and protected, this unescaped output is the primary area of concern that warrants attention. The plugin's clean history is positive but doesn't negate the need to address identified code weaknesses.

Key Concerns

  • Low percentage of properly escaped output
Vulnerabilities
None known

Plugins Deactivator Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Plugins Deactivator Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
4
2 escaped
Nonce Checks
2
Capability Checks
2
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

33% escaped6 total outputs
Attack Surface

Plugins Deactivator Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 4
actionpre_current_active_pluginsplugins-deactivator.php:56
actionadmin_initplugins-deactivator.php:57
actionadmin_initplugins-deactivator.php:58
actionplugins_loadedplugins-deactivator.php:156
Maintenance & Trust

Plugins Deactivator Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.8.13
Last updatedOct 13, 2021
PHP min version5.4
Downloads3K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs100
Developer Profile

Plugins Deactivator Developer Profile

Ren Ventura

6 plugins · 2K total installs

87
trust score
Avg Security Score
82/100
Avg Patch Time
6 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Plugins Deactivator

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Plugins Deactivator