--- title: "Nexcess Managed WordPress Plugin Management" source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/managed-wordpress/plugin-management/" description: "Take control of your Nexcess Managed WordPress plugins with our portal. Use safe, automated updates and leverage premium tools like SolidWP on your site." vertical: "Sites & Stores" date: "2025-09-12" last_modified: "2026-07-23" --- # Nexcess Managed WordPress Plugin Management Plugins are essential components that extend the functionality of your Nexcess Managed WordPress site, providing features ranging from contact forms and SEO tools to advanced security. Proper management of these plugins—including updates, compatibility checks, and performance monitoring—is critical for maintaining a secure and stable website. The Nexcess Managed WordPress platform is equipped with a powerful set of tools within the [sites-portal.nexcess.com](https://sites-portal.nexcess.com/) portal to simplify and automate plugin management. This system allows you to safely perform updates, take advantage of premium bundled plugins, and reduce the manual effort required to maintain your site, freeing you to focus on your content. Plugin Management articles 0 results The following resources will guide you through using the platform’s features to manage your plugins. - ## [How to Deactivate all Plugins and Change the Active Theme Using phpMyAdmin](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/managed-wordpress/plugin-management/deactivate-all-wordpress-plugins-in-phpmyadmin/) Being able to easily deactivate all active plugins on a site and change the active theme will make troubleshooting issues on your site a lot easier. [Read more: How to Deactivate all Plugins and Change the Active Theme Using phpMyAdmin](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/managed-wordpress/plugin-management/deactivate-all-wordpress-plugins-in-phpmyadmin/) - ## [How to use the Plugin Performance Monitor — an exclusive feature from Nexcess](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/managed-wordpress/plugin-management/performance-monitor/) Use the Nexcess Plugin Performance Monitor on managed WordPress/WooCommerce to see how plugin and theme changes impact site speed and revenue. [Read more: How to use the Plugin Performance Monitor — an exclusive feature from Nexcess](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/managed-wordpress/plugin-management/performance-monitor/) - ## [Nexcess & WordPress Cache Settings: Excluding Pages & Data](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/managed-wordpress/plugin-management/non-page-or-data-cache-settings/) Learn to adjust WordPress cache settings on Nexcess. See how to exclude pages, query strings, or cookies from Page Cache, WP Rocket, and Redis. [Read more: Nexcess & WordPress Cache Settings: Excluding Pages & Data](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/managed-wordpress/plugin-management/non-page-or-data-cache-settings/) - ## [Optimizing Managed WordPress using the W3 Total Cache plugin](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/managed-wordpress/plugin-management/w3-total-cache/) This article will shed light on advanced caching options for WordPress — and how to leverage the robust caching-related functionality of the W3 Total Cache plugin and its many features. [Read more: Optimizing Managed WordPress using the W3 Total Cache plugin](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/managed-wordpress/plugin-management/w3-total-cache/) - ## [Website comparison tool — using our Visual Comparison feature](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/managed-wordpress/plugin-management/visual-comparison/) Before implementing any WordPress plugin changes, use a smart website comparison tool to visually show you how the future website will appear in comparison to the existing one. [Read more: Website comparison tool — using our Visual Comparison feature](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/managed-wordpress/plugin-management/visual-comparison/) - ## [WordPress security features — changing security keys and salts](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/managed-wordpress/plugin-management/security-keys-salts/) An essential WordPress security feature is the implementation of authentication keys and salts to safeguard the WordPress Admin Panel from unauthorized access by adding another layer of security. [Read more: WordPress security features — changing security keys and salts](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/managed-wordpress/plugin-management/security-keys-salts/)