Title: The Hack Repair Guy&#039;s Plugin Archiver
Author: The Hack Repair Guy
Published: <strong>10.08.2015</strong>
Last modified: 11.09.2025

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Търсене на разширения

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# The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver

 От [The Hack Repair Guy](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tvcnet/)

[Изтегляне](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/hackrepair-plugin-archiver.3.1.1.zip)

 * [Детайли](https://bg.wordpress.org/plugins/hackrepair-plugin-archiver/#description)
 * [Оценки](https://bg.wordpress.org/plugins/hackrepair-plugin-archiver/#reviews)
 *  [Инсталиране](https://bg.wordpress.org/plugins/hackrepair-plugin-archiver/#installation)
 * [Разработка](https://bg.wordpress.org/plugins/hackrepair-plugin-archiver/#developers)

 [Поддръжка](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/hackrepair-plugin-archiver/)

## Описание

Archive any plugin with one click. Archived plugins are hidden from your Plugins
list and safely moved out of wp-content/plugins into a dedicated archive directory
for easy restore later. Ideal for preventing accidental re-activation, testing different
plugin sets, and keeping occasional-use tools out of sight until needed.

#### Features

 * One‑click Archive link on the Plugins screen
 * Bulk Archive / Unarchive / Delete actions
 * Optional auto‑deactivate before archiving (recommended)
 * Manage multiple archive directories and switch between them
 * “Unarchive All” button on the Archived Plugins tab
 * Non‑destructive: archiving does not remove a plugin’s settings/data
 * Uses the built‑in WordPress Filesystem API with capability and nonce checks

#### How it works

 * When you Archive a plugin, its folder is moved from wp-content/plugins to your
   chosen archive directory (e.g., wp-content/plugins-archive-xxxxxx).
 * Archived plugins are removed from the Plugins list, so they can’t be accidentally
   activated.
 * You may switch the active archive directory or create new ones in Settings  Plugin
   Archiver.

#### Common use cases

 * Maintain a “toolbox” of favorite utilities you don’t need to see every day
 * Quarantine buggy or compromised plugins to avoid accidental activation
 * Test different plugin stacks by pulling sets into and out of the archive
 * Share management with others while reducing “oops, I clicked Activate” incidents

## Инсталиране

#### Quick install from WordPress

 1. Go to Plugins  Add New.
 2. Search for “The Hack Repair Guy’s Plugin Archiver”.
 3. Install and Activate.

#### Manual installation

 1. Upload the hackrepair-plugin-archiver folder to /wp-content/plugins/
 2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu

#### Quick start

 1. Go to Plugins  Installed Plugins and click “Archive” under any plugin you want 
    to set aside.
 2. Manage archived plugins at Plugins  Archived Plugins, or via Settings  Plugin Archiver
    Archived Plugins.
 3. Use “Unarchive” to restore a plugin to wp-content/plugins. Use “Delete” to remove
    it from the archive.

## ЧЗВ

### Why was this plugin created?

In my day‑to‑day work cleaning malware from hacked websites, I often saw sites break
after a plugin update. Deactivating the problem plugin wasn’t enough—someone would“
Activate” it later and take the site down again. Archiving removes the temptation
entirely.

### If I deactivate or remove this plugin, what happens to archived plugins?

Nothing changes. Archived plugins remain safely in your archive directories until
you unarchive them or move them back manually.

### Are you planning an “unarchive all on plugin deletion” option?

No. The Plugin Archiver supports multiple archive directories; since duplicates 
may exist, it wouldn’t know which version to unarchive. However, there is an “Unarchive
All” button on the Archived Plugins tab while the plugin is active.

### Why not just delete plugins?

Some plugins remove their settings/data on deletion. Archiving keeps everything 
intact so you can restore later without reconfiguration.

### Where are archived plugins stored?

By default in wp-content/plugins-[name] (e.g., plugins-archive-xxxxxx). You can 
create and switch archives in Settings  Plugin Archiver.

### Does archiving delete plugin data?

No. Archiving only moves plugin files.

## Отзиви

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s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Should be built-in to WordPress!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/should-be-built-in-to-wordpress-3/)󠁿

 [Dustin Tantum](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tantumonium/) 15.07.2021

This plug-in does one very important thing very well… it allows you to „Archive“
plug-ins that you infrequently use and you don’t want clogging up your plug-ins 
list. Kudos to the developer for this simple but useful tool!

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s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Unbeleivable Plugin – Kudos!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/unbeleivable-plugin-kudos/)󠁿

 [Anticosti](https://profiles.wordpress.org/anticosti/) 22.06.2019

Working with 5.2.2 Great Job Mister Jim Walker !!! Will support you once launched.

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s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Extremely useful.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/extremely-useful-68/)󠁿

 [markonsitewp](https://profiles.wordpress.org/markonsitewp/) 22.12.2016

I use the Archiver for easily tracing down plugin conflicts. This is not the only
purpose but one of the most useful. I wish it would get an update, but it works 
flawlessly anyway.

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s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Works in 4.4.2](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/works-in-442/)󠁿

 [idaryl](https://profiles.wordpress.org/idaryl/) 03.09.2016

Just installed in the latest version of WP – works as advertised – so glad I found
this

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s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[a must have tool](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/a-must-have-tool-3/)󠁿

 [Mike V. Gorbunov](https://profiles.wordpress.org/michael_zloi/) 03.09.2016

That plugin must be a part of wordpress engine. The default WP plugin manager is
a piece of crap without these features.

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s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Excellent tool that should be part of your arsenal.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/excellent-tool-that-should-be-part-of-your-arsenal/)󠁿

 [FxMan](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fxman/) 03.09.2016

This plugin works exactly as advertised. I use for trying out plugins but I’m not
sure if I will keep one.

 [ Прочетете всички 11 отзива ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/hackrepair-plugin-archiver/reviews/)

## Сътрудници и разработчици

“The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver” е софтуер с отворен код. Към разширението
са допринесли следните хора:

Сътрудници

 *   [ The Hack Repair Guy ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tvcnet/)
 *   [ hackrepair ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hackrepair/)

[Превеждане на “The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver” на вашия език.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/hackrepair-plugin-archiver)

### Имате интерес към разработване?

[Преглеждане на кода](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/hackrepair-plugin-archiver/),
разглеждане на [SVN хранилище](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/hackrepair-plugin-archiver/),
или абонамент към [програмната история (log)](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/hackrepair-plugin-archiver/)
чрез [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/hackrepair-plugin-archiver/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Списък с промени

#### 3.1.1

 * Removed all debug logging statements to reduce log clutter in production environments
 * Debug logs were only active when WP_DEBUG is enabled but were unnecessary for
   production use

#### 3.1.0

 * Added PHP 8.3 compatibility by fixing strpos() calls with potential null/false
   values from realpath()
 * Improved error handling in get_archived_plugins, bulk_remove, and bulk_restore
   functions
 * Removed debug logging statements to reduce log clutter in production environments
 * No breaking changes; maintains backward compatibility

#### 3.0.2

 * Security hardening: switched to wp_safe_redirect() and added exit after redirects;
   fortified path traversal defenses and CSRF protection
 * Added nonce to „Unarchive All“ action
 * Additional path traversal checks and stricter input validation
 * Output escaping improvements in admin list table
 * Readme updates; no breaking changes

#### 3.0.1

 * Documentation polish and typo fixes; no functional changes

#### 3.0

 * Major version update: Hardened against path traversal and CSRF vulnerabilities
   from prior versions (up to 2.0.4) through enhanced validation, nonces, and safer
   filesystem operations
 * Improved compatibility with WordPress 6.8
 * Added support for custom archive directory management
 * Enhanced user interface for better user experience
 * Fixed minor bugs and improved overall performance

#### 2.0.3

 * 4.8.1 Compatible

#### 2.0.1

 * Fixed relative includes error on WordPress 4.4

#### 2.0.0

 * Randomized default plugin archive directory

#### 1.0.9

 * Fixed WP Rocket incompatibility.

#### 1.0.8

 * Fixed iThemes Sync incompatibility.

#### 1.0.7

 * Updated video in description.

#### 1.0.5

 * Updated description.

#### 1.0.0

 * The Hack Repair Guy’s Plugin Archiver is born!

## Мета

 *  Version **3.1.1**
 *  Last updated **Преди 7 месеца **
 *  Active installations **300+**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.6 или по-висока **
 *  Tested up to **6.8.5**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 или по-висока **
 *  Language
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/hackrepair-plugin-archiver/)
 * Tags
 * [admin](https://bg.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/admin/)[backup](https://bg.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/backup/)
   [database](https://bg.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/database/)[performance](https://bg.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/performance/)
   [security](https://bg.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/security/)
 *  [Разширен изглед](https://bg.wordpress.org/plugins/hackrepair-plugin-archiver/advanced/)

## Оценки

 5 out of 5 stars.

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## Сътрудници

 *   [ The Hack Repair Guy ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tvcnet/)
 *   [ hackrepair ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hackrepair/)

## Поддръжка

Имате да кажете нещо? Имете нужда от помощ?

 [Разглеждане на форумите за поддръжка](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/hackrepair-plugin-archiver/)

## Дарение

Бихте ли желали да подкрепите успеха на разширението?

 [ Направете дарение за това разширение ](https://hackrepair.com/about/hackrepair-plugin-archiver)