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Uninstalling Plugins in Bulk or for a Single Site

Uninstalling plugins from your WordPress sites is a necessary task for site maintenance and security. Dollie's Control HQ offers a streamlined way to uninstall plugins either from individual sites or multiple sites at once using the Update Manager. This guide will walk you through the process of uninstalling plugins using Control HQ.

Prerequisites



- Administrator access to your Dollie Control HQ dashboard.
- Knowledge of the plugin(s) you wish to uninstall.

Uninstalling a Plugin from an Individual Site



Step 1: Access the Site Dashboard


Log into Dollie Dashboard: Sign into your Dollie account.
Navigate to the Specific Site: From the Control HQ, go to the dashboard of the site from which you want to uninstall the plugin.

Step 2: Open the Plugins Section


Locate the Plugins Section: In the site’s dashboard, find and open the 'Plugins' section where you can view all installed plugins.

Step 3: Uninstall the Plugin


Find the Plugin: Look for the plugin you wish to uninstall.
Open Context Menu: Click the three vertical dots next to the plugin to access its context menu.
Select ‘Delete’ Option: From the context menu, choose the 'Delete' option to uninstall the plugin from the site.




Uninstalling a Plugin from Multiple Sites Using Update Manager



Step 1: Access the Update Manager in Control HQ


Navigate to Update Manager: In your Control HQ dashboard, select the ‘Update Manager’ section.

Step 2: Locate the Plugin Across Sites


Open the Plugins Section: Click on the 'Plugins' tab within Update Manager.
Find the Plugin: Search for the plugin you wish to uninstall from one or more sites.

Step 3: Uninstall the Plugin from One or more Sites


View Sites Where Plugin Installed: Click the button with the eye icon to view the sites that have the plugin installed
Open Context Menu: Click the three vertical dots next to the site you wish to uninstall the plugin from.
Select ‘Delete’: In the menu, choose the option to delete the plugin from the site.



Conclusion



Using Dollie's Control HQ to uninstall plugins from your WordPress sites helps maintain a clean and secure website environment. Whether you need to remove a plugin from a single site or multiple sites, Control HQ simplifies the process, making it efficient and user-friendly.

For any assistance or queries about uninstalling plugins, please contact our support team.

Updated on: 27/02/2024

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