Deactivate WordPress Users
Allows admins to deactivate a user as opposed to deleting a user. Works with web and XML-RPC based authentication.
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·10 active installs·Updated 11 years agoAs of April 2026, Deactivate WordPress Users is a WordPress user plugin with 10 active installations and a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 1.8K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: User Role Editor.
4/51 reviews
10active installs
1.8K+total downloads
12 yearssince 2014
Overview
Allows admins to deactivate a user as opposed to deleting a user. Works with web and XML-RPC based authentication.
Once installed and activated, a checkbox appears on the user profile settings page. When checked, the user will not be able to login with the account. If they attempt to login, This user has been deactivated. Please contact the administrator. will be displayed in the login error box.
Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 3.9.40 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.1
- Restricts display of checkbox
- Users can no longer deactivate selves
- Must be user 1 to deactivate an admin
Contributors
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