# Cutting the Cord: Removing Craft CMS 3 Plugins

DevFeed: [Cutting the Cord: Removing Craft CMS 3 Plugins](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/cutting-the-cord-removing-craft-cms-3-plugins-31256.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://nystudio107.com/blog/cutting-the-cord-removing-plugins>)

Author: andrew@nystudio107.com (Andrew Welch)

Published: 2019-03-19T13:56:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [nystudio107 | Articles on modern web development.](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/nystudio107-articles-on-modern-web-development.md>)

Topics: [Content Management System](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cms.md>)

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## AI overview

This tutorial explains how to remove unnecessary Craft CMS 3 plugins by using functionality available natively through Twig and Craft CMS services. It focuses on replacing three plugins with built-in capabilities while exploring Craft CMS's broader functionality.

## Source excerpt

Plugins are a fantastic way to add functionality to Craft CMS 3. However many times, you don't need them at all. Let's unplug!