To uninstall a WordPress Plugin:
- Go to Plugins screen.
- Find the Plugin you wish to deactivate and uninstall.
- Click Deactivate.
The Plugin will initate the deactivation.
Most WordPress Plugins have an option to completely uninstall themselves, though not all. If you wish to remove a WordPress Plugin permanently:
Plugin Admin Screen
- Check the WordPress Plugin instructions in the Details readme file on how to properly uninstall the Plugin.
- If the WordPress Plugin required the addition of code to the WordPress Theme, manually edit the Theme files to remove it.
- Deactivate the Plugin and remove it manually through your FTP program.
- Login to the site via your FTP Program.
- Go to the Plugin directory and find where the Plugin is installed.
- Delete the WordPress Plugin folder and/or files from your server.