Disable Unused WP Features
Clean up WordPress by disabling rarely used features like XML-RPC, Emojis, RSS, Gutenberg, REST API, Heartbeat, and Dashicon all in one place.
Maintenance 50/100175d since update
Active installs
0
Downloads
216
Reviews
0
Age
0.5y
Tagsgutenbergeditorperformancedisablecleanup
Plugin info
Total downloads: 216
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 7/9/2025 (175 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 7/9/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 6.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.4
Maintenance & Compatibility
Maintenance score
Maintained • Last updated 175 days ago
50/100
Is Disable Unused WP Features abandoned?
Likely maintained (last update 175 days ago).
Compatibility
Requires WordPress: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4
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Description
This lightweight plugin helps improve WordPress performance and security by disabling features you may not need:
- 📴 XML-RPC
- 😐 Emojis
- 📰 RSS Feeds
- 🧱 Gutenberg (Block Editor)
- 🔌 REST API
- ❤️ Heartbeat API
Features:
- Toggle individual modules
- Easy admin UI
- No settings saved unless toggled
- No impact on frontend styling or functionality unless explicitly disabled
Ideal for performance-focused builds, headless WordPress, or advanced users.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin from the Plugins screen
- Go to Settings Disable WP Features to configure options
Frequently Asked Questions
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release: disable XML-RPC, Emojis, RSS, Gutenberg, REST API, and Heartbeat.
1.0.1
- Fixed checkbox unchecked bug.