MU Plugins Tool
v0.2.0by AK Ted · updated 13 years ago
MU Plugins Tool allows you to activate or deactivate any MU (must-use) plugins that are installed - on an individual basis or all at once.
- Rank
- #26,026
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 26
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.9K
- 3,865 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
MU Plugins Tool at a glance
MU Plugins Tool is a WordPress plugin by AK Ted with 20+ active installs, the #26,026 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 0.2.0 came out on Jan 26, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “mu-plugins”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats34 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | MU Plugins Tool |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 26 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 26 |
Rank over time
#26,026 · down 384 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #26,026 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #26,025 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #26,072 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,770 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #26,268 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,619 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,999 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,609 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,642 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +4.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +4.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 24, 2012
- Last updated
- Jan 26, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about MU Plugins Tool
How many websites use MU Plugins Tool?
MU Plugins Tool is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #26,026 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has MU Plugins Tool been downloaded?
3,865 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was MU Plugins Tool last updated?
Version 0.2.0 came out on Jan 26, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is MU Plugins Tool compatible with the latest WordPress?
MU Plugins Tool’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 MU Plugins Tool still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does MU Plugins Tool have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to MU Plugins Tool?
The plugins most like MU Plugins Tool, by the tags they share, are Term Management Tools (10K+) and LWS Tools (10K+).
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 26 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.9K |
| Author | AK Ted |
| First released | Dec 24, 2012 |
| Version | 0.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 26, 2013 |
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