Description
This lightweight plugin helps improve WordPress performance and security by disabling features you may not need:
- 📴 XML-RPC
- 😐 Emojis
- 📰 RSS Feeds
- 🧱 Gutenberg (Block Editor)
- 🔌 REST API
- ❤️ Heartbeat API
Features:
- Toggle individual modules
- Easy admin UI
- No settings saved unless toggled
- No impact on frontend styling or functionality unless explicitly disabled
Ideal for performance-focused builds, headless WordPress, or advanced users.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin from the Plugins screen
- Go to Settings Disable WP Features to configure options
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Change Log
1.0.0
- Initial release: disable XML-RPC, Emojis, RSS, Gutenberg, REST API, and Heartbeat.
1.0.1
- Fixed checkbox unchecked bug.
1.0.2
*Fixed checkbox UI issues.
*Resolved compatibility issues and deprecated functions.