Bulk Deactivate vs BEA – Activator (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Bulk Deactivate has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (20 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Bulk Deactivate has accumulated 2.8K+ total downloads while BEA – Activator has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Bulk Deactivate | BEA – Activator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 20 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 2.8K+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ► | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2017 | |
| Age | 12 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.2.3 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Bulk Deactivate
◄BEA – ActivatorN/A
Total Reviews
6Bulk Deactivate
◄BEA – Activator0
Active Installs
20Bulk Deactivate
◄BEA – Activator10
Total Downloads
2.8K+Bulk Deactivate
◄BEA – Activator1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ABulk Deactivate
BEA – ActivatorN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoBulk Deactivate
►BEA – Activator6 years ago
First Released
2014Bulk Deactivate
BEA – Activator2017
Age
12 yearsBulk Deactivate
BEA – Activator9 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Bulk Deactivate
BEA – Activator4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Bulk Deactivate
BEA – Activator5.4+
Business Model
FreeBulk Deactivate
BEA – ActivatorFree
Latest Version
0.2.3Bulk Deactivate
BEA – Activator1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Bulk Deactivate
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
BEA – Activator
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bulk Deactivate or BEA – Activator more popular?
Bulk Deactivate has 20 active installations while BEA – Activator has 10. Bulk Deactivate is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Bulk Deactivate or BEA – Activator?
Bulk Deactivate has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while BEA – Activator has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Bulk Deactivate and BEA – Activator free?
Bulk Deactivate is free and BEA – Activator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Bulk Deactivate or BEA – Activator?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Bulk Deactivate was last updated 11 years ago and BEA – Activator was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.