Inactive

In WordPress, the term “Inactive” typically refers to a state where a particular plugin or theme is installed on a website but not currently in use. When a plugin or theme is inactive, it means that it is not being used by the website and is not actively running any code or functionality.

When you first install a plugin or theme, it is not automatically activated on your website. You can choose to activate it or leave it inactive. Inactive plugins and themes can be seen in the “Plugins” or “Appearance” section of the WordPress dashboard, respectively, along with an “Activate” button next to them.

When a plugin or theme is inactive, it does not affect the performance of your website in any way, since it is not actively running any code. However, it still occupies space on your website’s server, and having too many inactive plugins or themes can cause your website to slow down and use more resources than necessary.

It’s a good practice to periodically review the plugins and themes installed on your website and remove any that are not in use. This will not only free up space on your server but also reduce the risk of any security vulnerabilities that may exist in outdated or unused plugins and themes.

In summary, the “Inactive” state in WordPress refers to a plugin or theme that is installed on a website but not currently in use. It does not affect the performance of your website but can use up resources and should be periodically reviewed and removed if not in use.