Remove WordPress plugins you no longer need to keep your site clean and secure.
Steps
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Navigate to your WordPress website management page.
[screenshot: website management page]
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Click the WordPress tab.
[screenshot: WordPress tab]
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In the Plugins section, find the plugin you want to remove.
[screenshot: plugins list]
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Click the Delete or Remove button next to the plugin.
[screenshot: delete button]
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Confirm the deletion when prompted.
[screenshot: delete confirmation]
Tip: Deactivate a plugin before deleting it. Some plugins leave database tables behind — check your database if you need a complete cleanup.