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How to Display Active Plugins First in WordPress?

Key Takeaways

  • WordPress lists plugins alphabetically by default, mixing active and inactive plugins together.
  • Nexter Extension (Free) and Nexter Extension (Pro) display active plugins first on the WordPress site.
  • Nexter Extension Pro enables the Display Active Plugins First toggle under Nexter > Extensions > Admin Interface, and active plugins appear on top of the plugin list.
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Do you want to quickly see which plugins are actively running on your WordPress site? By default, WordPress lists all plugins alphabetically, mixing active and inactive plugins together. This can make it challenging to identify which plugins are currently in use. Reordering the plugin list to display active plugins first can help you manage your site more efficiently.

With the Nexter Extension (Free) and Nexter Extension (Pro) plugins, you can easily display active plugins first on your WordPress site. 

  

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How to Display Active Plugins First with the Nexter Extension Pro?

To display active plugins first in the WordPress plugin page with Nexter Extension Pro, from the WordPress Dashboard, go to Nexter > Extensions > Admin Interface.

Then go to the Display Active Plugins First section and enable the toggle.

Now you’ll see all the active plugins showing on top of the list in the plugin page.

About the Author

Photo of Aditya Sharma CMO of Nexter
CMO at POSIMYTH Innovations · Nexter · 7 years experience

He has spent years in the WordPress ecosystem building, breaking, and optimizing sites until they actually perform. He works at the intersection of speed, growth, and usability, helping creators ship websites that load fast and convert. An active WordPress community contributor sharing through tools, tutorials, and direct collaboration. Tested practice, not theory.

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