Unused plugins should be deactivated and removed to improve website security and performance. WordPress allows you to manage plugins directly from the dashboard.
Deactivate a Plugin
Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.
From the left-hand menu, navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins.
Locate the plugin you want to disable.
Click Deactivate below the plugin name.
Delete a Plugin
Once a plugin is deactivated, you can permanently remove it.
Locate the deactivated plugin in Plugins > Installed Plugins.
Click Delete below the plugin name.
Click OK to confirm the deletion.
Notes
A plugin must be deactivated before it can be deleted.
Deleting a plugin removes its files from your website.
Always ensure a plugin is not required by your theme or other plugins before deleting it.