# How to disable unrequired modules and extensions in Magento 2

> Disabling unused modules and extensions in Magento 2 helps keep your store lean and fast.

Source: https://www.kualo.com/knowledgebase/magento-performance/how-to-disable-unrequired-modulesextensions-in-magento-v2
Updated: 2026-06-09

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Magento 2 ships with a large number of modules and extensions enabled by default. Disabling the ones you do not need is one of the simplest ways to keep your store lean and fast.

## Disable modules via the Admin Panel

1. Log in to the **Magento Admin Panel**.
2. Navigate to **System** > **Configuration**.
3. In the left panel, select **Advanced** > **Advanced**.
4. Use the **Disable Modules Output** tool to toggle individual modules.

![Disable Modules Output in Magento 2](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/cd/05/cd05fc9a952e2324e329cca29a99a772c01ebebe.gif)

:::info
Disabling module output via the Admin Panel hides the module's frontend output but does not fully disable it at the application level. For a complete disable, use the CLI method below.
:::

## Disable modules via SSH

Connect to your account over SSH, then use the following commands.

**List all enabled and disabled modules:**

```bash
php bin/magento module:status
```

**Enable one or more modules:**

```bash
php bin/magento module:enable [options] <module-list>
```

**Disable one or more modules:**

```bash
php bin/magento module:disable [options] <module-list>
```

Where `<module-list>` is a space-delimited list of module names. If a module name contains special characters, wrap it in single or double quotes.

### Available options

| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| `--all` | Enable or disable all modules at once. |
| `-f` / `--force` | Force the action even if dependency conflicts exist. Use with caution. |
| `-c` / `--clear-static-content` | Delete generated static view files after the change. |

:::warning
Always use `--clear-static-content` when enabling or disabling modules. If you skip it and multiple static files share the same name, Magento's static file fallback rules may serve the wrong file - for example, displaying an incorrect logo.
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### Example: disable the Weee module

```bash
php bin/magento module:disable Magento_Weee
```

### Update the database after enabling modules

If you have enabled one or more modules, run the following command to apply any required database changes:

```bash
php bin/magento setup:upgrade
```

If you need any further help, please [contact us](https://www.kualo.com/company/contact).

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