How to Disable a Plugin On the Fly in WordPress

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This technical tutorial explains how to create a WordPress must-use (MU) plugin to conditionally disable other plugins on specific pages or admin screens. It covers the concept of 'disabling on the fly,' details what MU plugins are, and provides a complete PHP code example with logic to check page criteria and modify the active plugins list.

How to Disable a Plugin On the Fly in WordPress

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