Archive any plugin with one click. Archived plugins are hidden from your Plugins list and safely moved out of wp-content/plugins into a dedicated archive directory for easy restore later. Ideal for preventing accidental re-activation, testing different plugin sets, and keeping occasional-use tools out of sight until needed.
Features
- One‑click Archive link on the Plugins screen
- Bulk Archive / Unarchive / Delete actions
- Optional auto‑deactivate before archiving (recommended)
- Manage multiple archive directories and switch between them
- “Unarchive All” button on the Archived Plugins tab
- Non‑destructive: archiving does not remove a plugin’s settings/data
- Uses the built‑in WordPress Filesystem API with capability and nonce checks
How it works
- When you Archive a plugin, its folder is moved from wp-content/plugins to your chosen archive directory (e.g., wp-content/plugins-archive-xxxxxx).
- Archived plugins are removed from the Plugins list, so they can’t be accidentally activated.
- You may switch the active archive directory or create new ones in Settings → Plugin Archiver.
Common use cases
- Maintain a “toolbox” of favorite utilities you don’t need to see every day
- Quarantine buggy or compromised plugins to avoid accidental activation
- Test different plugin stacks by pulling sets into and out of the archive
- Share management with others while reducing “oops, I clicked Activate” incidents