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DisableMU

v1.1

by Dave McHale · updated 10 years ago

Redefines the location of the /mu-plugins directory to ensure that no code published to the default location will automatically run on your website.

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Rank
#44,233
Down2,240 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 13
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
2.4K
2,410 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

DisableMU at a glance

DisableMU is a WordPress plugin by Dave McHale with 10+ active installs, the #44,233 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1 came out on Feb 9, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 5 plugins tagged “mu-plugins”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

32 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
DisableMU Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.024Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3
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DateDisableMU
Nov 3, 20261
Nov 2, 20263
Nov 1, 20262
Oct 31, 20261
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20261
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20262
Oct 9, 20261

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 13 · -13.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.131415Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202613
Nov 7, 202613
Nov 5, 202613
Nov 4, 202615
Nov 3, 202613
Nov 2, 202614
Nov 1, 202614
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 202614
Oct 29, 202614
Oct 28, 202614
Oct 27, 202615

Rank over time

#44,233 · down 3,417 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 8 days across 1 series.#40KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 3Nov 6
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 6, 2026#44,233
Nov 5, 2026#41,993
Nov 4, 2026#36,155
Nov 3, 2026#42,177
Oct 31, 2026#40,854
Oct 29, 2026#39,650
Oct 28, 2026#40,439
Oct 27, 2026#40,816

Growth %

Average -1.19% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026-13.33%
Nov 4, 2026+15.38%
Nov 3, 2026-7.14%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-6.67%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.1100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1
Requires WordPress
3.0.1
Tested up to
4.4.34
Requires PHP
–
First released
Aug 26, 2014
Last updated
Feb 9, 2016
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about DisableMU

How many websites use DisableMU?

DisableMU is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #44,233 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has DisableMU been downloaded?

2,410 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was DisableMU last updated?

Version 1.1 came out on Feb 9, 2016 (10 years ago).

Is DisableMU compatible with the latest WordPress?

DisableMU’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Is DisableMU still maintained?

Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does DisableMU have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to DisableMU?

The plugins most like DisableMU, by the tags they share, are Loginizer (1M+) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+).

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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DisableMU
Estimated installs≈ 13
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads2.4K
AuthorDave McHale
First releasedAug 26, 2014
Version1.1
Requires WP3.0.1
Requires PHP–
Last updatedFeb 9, 2016

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