Functions to get plugin activation and deactivation links

plugin-activation-functions.php

<?php 

/**
 * Get the Activation URL for a plugin
 * @param  string $plugin_path Directory and file name of plugin, like: `hello-dolly/hello.php`
 * @return string              URL to activate the plugin
 */
function get_plugin_activation_link( $plugin_path = 'hello-dolly/hello.php' ) {
	return wp_nonce_url(admin_url('plugins.php?action=activate&amp;plugin='.$plugin_path), 'activate-plugin_'.$plugin_path);	
}

/**
 * Get the De-Activation URL for a plugin
 * @param  string $plugin_path Directory and file name of plugin, like: `hello-dolly/hello.php`
 * @return string              URL to de-activate the plugin
 */
function get_plugin_deactivation_link( $plugin_path = 'hello-dolly/hello.php' ) {
	return wp_nonce_url(admin_url('plugins.php?action=deactivate&amp;plugin='.$plugin_path), 'deactivate-plugin_'.$plugin_path);	
}