[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #42987: is_active_sidebar returns true on after plugin deactivation

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#42987: is_active_sidebar returns true on after plugin deactivation
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 Reporter:  tpaksu        |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Widgets       |     Version:  4.9.1
 Severity:  normal        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:                |     Focuses:
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Comment (by tpaksu):

 I solved it on my theme by using `retrieve_widgets` function which
 internally calls `_wp_remove_unregistered_widgets` that I think clears the
 inactive and disabled widgets from the database. But I don't feel
 comfortable with that solution that runs on every page render.

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