Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- DisableMU currently ranks #40507 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #31213, first reached on Jul 27, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1, shipped on Feb 9, 2016 (3,903 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #40507 |
| 2026-09-29 | #44363 |
| 2026-08-31 | #44237 |
| 2026-07-31 | #36671 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 10 |
| 2026-09-29 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-30 | 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-29 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-25 | 3 |
| 2026-01-28 | 1 |
| 2025-12-29 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-25 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Dave McHale |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2016-02-09 |
| Added to directory | 2014-08-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Redefines the location of the /mu-plugins directory to ensure that no code published to the default location will automatically run on your website.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use DisableMU?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is DisableMU?
As of October 17, 2026, DisableMU ranks #40507 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #31213.
When was DisableMU last updated?
DisableMU was last updated on February 9, 2016 (version 1.1). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes DisableMU?
DisableMU is developed by Dave McHale. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2014.
