2. Using FTP or File Manager
If you have access to your site’s files through FTP (File Transfer Protocol) or a file manager in your hosting control panel, you can disable a plugin by renaming its folder. Follow these steps:
- Connect to your site using FTP or access the file manager in your hosting control panel.
- Navigate to the “wp-content” directory and open the “plugins” folder.
- Locate the folder corresponding to the plugin you want to disable.
- Right-click on the plugin’s folder and choose the “Rename” option.
- Add a prefix such as “disabled_” to the folder name, effectively disabling the plugin.
Renaming the plugin’s folder prevents WordPress from loading it, effectively disabling its functionality.
