How do I remove/unpublish my plugin from https://wordpress.org/plugins?

Question

I would like to remove my plugin from the plugin directory of wordpress because I dont want any new installs made with it. I can't find any solution from Google.

Answer 1

As of April 2020 you have the ability to close your own plugins without needing to contact them via email. Go to the ADVANCED VIEW link on sidebar of your plugin page and scroll down to the CLOSE THIS PLUGIN section. Read the warning. If that is acceptable to you, then click the button that says "I Understand..."