Plugin Activation Status for WordPress

So, you’re in the middle of a site crash and suddenly realize you don’t remember which plugin you just activated. Yeah, that happened to me too. I’ve been using this little plugin for a few weeks now, mostly because I was tired of guessing what’s turned on when things go sideways. It doesn’t do much beyond showing a list of active plugins right in the admin bar - but honestly, that’s exactly what I needed.

The good stuff

It’s lightweight and fast. No bloat, no dashboard clutter. Just drops a small label in the top admin bar that says “Active Plugins: 12” or whatever. I like that it updates in real time - if you activate or deactivate something, the count changes instantly. It’s not flashy, but it’s reliable. Compared to bigger tools like WP Health Check or Plugin Performance Monitor, this one’s way simpler. If you’re someone who just wants to know at a glance whether something’s running, this does the job without overcomplicating things.

The not-so-good

It’s not exactly feature-rich. You can’t drill down into individual plugin details - no version info, no conflict warnings, nothing. And since the developer isn’t listed, I’m a little wary about long-term support. There’s no changelog, no GitHub link, nothing. The version number is 1.0.2.1, but that’s all we get. Also, it only works on WordPress 5.8 or higher - so if you’re stuck on an older version, forget it. And with only one user rating (8.4), it’s hard to tell if people actually use it or if that’s just one enthusiastic tester.

Bottom line

If you’re managing a site where you need to keep track of active plugins quickly - especially during troubleshooting - Plugin Activation Status for WordPress for Wordpress is worth a download. It’s free, it works, and it doesn’t slow anything down. But don’t expect anything fancy. If you want deeper insight, look elsewhere. Still, for a quick heads-up on what’s live, it’s solid. Give it a try - it won’t hurt anything, and you might just save yourself a headache later.