Did you Delete Temporary Plugins

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Remove them

Follow these steps

To delete and remove unwanted plugins from your WordPress site, follow these steps:

✅ Step-by-Step: Delete and Remove Unwanted Plugins

1. Log in to WordPress Admin
   • Visit: yourwebsite.com/wp-admin
   • Enter your admin username and password
2. Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins
   • In the left sidebar, navigate to: Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Deactivate the Plugin
   • Find the plugin you want to remove.
   • Click Deactivate below the plugin name. This step is necessary before deleting it.
4. Delete the Plugin
   • Once deactivated, the Delete option will appear below the plugin name.
   • Click Delete to completely remove the plugin from your site.
   • Confirm the deletion if prompted.

✅ Alternative: Using FTP to Remove Plugins

If you’re unable to delete a plugin through the dashboard (e.g., due to errors), you can manually remove it via FTP:

1. Access Your Site via FTP
   Use an FTP client (like FileZilla) to connect to your site’s server.
2. Navigate to the Plugins Folder
   Go to: /wp-content/plugins/
3. Delete the Plugin Folder
   Find the folder of the plugin you want to remove, and delete the entire folder.

✅ Clean Up After Deleting Plugins

Some plugins leave behind data or settings after deletion, especially if they stored custom data in the database.

1. Use a Plugin Cleaner
   Install a plugin like WP-Optimize or Advanced Database Cleaner to remove orphaned data.
2. Manually Check the Database
   If you’re comfortable with MySQL, check for leftover tables or data related to the deleted plugin.

That’s it! Your unwanted plugin is now removed from your WordPress site. Would you like assistance with cleaning up leftover data or optimizing your site after plugin removal?