how to deactivate plugin in wordpress code example

Example 1: wordpress plugin deactivate from database

Wordpress plugin deactivate from database

Step 1: Open phpMyAdmin

Step 2: Select WordPress Database

Step 3: Open options Table

Step 4: Edit active_plugins Value
enter a:0:{} in the option_value box

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Example 2: deactivate auto update wordpress plugins

add_filter( 'plugins_auto_update_enabled', '__return_false' );