Disable Privacy Tools
Removes the tools for creating a privacy policy and exporting/erasing personal data.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 3
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 Jan 2022
- Added
- May 2018
- Requires WP
- 4.9
- Tested up to
- WP 5.8.15
- Requires PHP
- 5.2
- Downloads
- 6,165
Our analysis
AI-assistedDisable Privacy Tools is a WordPress plugin designed to remove the new privacy policy features added in WordPress 4.9.6. It disables the associated admin screens to reduce clutter for users who do not require these tools for compliance with privacy laws.
This plugin is suitable for those who have already implemented their own privacy measures or are operating in environments where the default tools are unnecessary, such as certain Multisite setups or smaller networks.
Best for: This plugin suits WordPress users who do not need the built-in privacy tools.
What it does well
- ✓Removes unnecessary privacy policy admin screens
- ✓Reduces clutter in the WordPress admin area
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on compatibility with Multisite or large networks
- •No additional features or customisation options mentioned
Verdict
Disable Privacy Tools offers a straightforward solution for users looking to streamline their admin interface by removing unused privacy features. However, its utility may be limited for those who require these compliance tools.
From the developer
Dominik Schilling's own description of Disable Privacy Tools, lightly tidied.
WordPress 4.9.6 added a few tools to help you creating and displaying a privacy policy or assist with requests for exporting/erasing personal data.
Depending on your location or type of install (the tools may not be suitable for Multisite or large networks), you may have already taken measures to comply with existing privacy laws or/and you do not need them at all.
With this plugin, all the new admin screens will be disabled to prevent cluttering your admin with more unused items. It also prevents showing you the feature pointer if you install this plugin before the update.
Photo by Dayne Topkin.