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title: "Display Active Plugins First in WordPress"
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date: 2025-11-18
modified: 2026-02-17
author: "Editorial Team"
description: "Save time by showing all active plugins at the top of your plugin list for faster management."
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# Display Active Plugins First in WordPress

## Why Should You Display Active Plugins First in WordPress?

### Smart Plugin Sorting for faster Management
Tired of scrolling past disabled tools? This feature automatically brings your active plugins to the top, so you can focus on what is currently running on your site.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/wordPress_plugin_management.png)

### Faster Troubleshooting With Instant Plugin Visibility
When a site error occurs, every second counts. Quickly identify active plugins to isolate conflicts or performance issues without digging through the entire list.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Faster_troubleshooting.png)

### Better Workflow for Developers and Agencies
Streamline client site maintenance by seeing exactly what is active the moment you land on the plugins page, saving hours across multiple site audits.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Better-Workflow-for-Developers.png)

### Enhanced Site Monitoring for better Performance
Keep a clear eye on your site's active footprint. Seeing your enabled extensions in one place helps you maintain a lean, high-performing WordPress environment.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/monitoring.png)

### User-Friendly Dashboard with intuitive Organization
Navigate your backend like a pro. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, a sorted plugin list provides a cleaner, more organized workspace for everyone.

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/action.png)

## Watch How to Display Active Plugins First in WordPress

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## Read How it Works