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Disable Plugin Installation

Disable Plugin Installation is a simple WordPress plugin that allows administrators to enable or disable plugin installation directly from the WordPress admin panel.

by Nasreen Shah · github.com/nasreen0786/disable-add-plugin-option

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Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/nasreen0786/disable-add-plugin-option/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Readme github.com/nasreen0786/disable-add-plugin-option ↗

Description

Disable Plugin Installation is a simple WordPress plugin that allows administrators to enable or disable plugin installation directly from the WordPress admin panel.

When the option is enabled, the plugin prevents administrators from installing new plugins through the WordPress dashboard. This can be useful for maintaining security, preventing unauthorized plugin installations, or restricting modifications on production websites.

Features

  • Enable or disable plugin installation from the admin settings
  • Simple checkbox-based control
  • Lightweight and easy to use
  • Helps improve website security
  • No coding required

Installation

  1. Download or clone this repository.
  2. Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  3. Go to WordPress Dashboard → Plugins.
  4. Activate the Disable Plugin Installation plugin.

Usage

  1. Go to WordPress Dashboard → Settings → Plugin Settings.
  2. Check the option Disable Plugin Installation.
  3. Click Save Changes.

Once enabled, administrators will no longer be able to install new plugins from the WordPress dashboard.

To allow plugin installation again, simply uncheck the option and save the settings.

Requirements

  • WordPress 5.0 or higher
  • Administrator access to configure settings

Version

1.1

Author

Nasreen Shah

License

This plugin is open-source and can be modified or distributed under the GPL license.