Disable Feeds vs AbsoluteRSS (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, AbsoluteRSS has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable Feeds leads in active installations (20K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Feeds has accumulated 216K+ total downloads while AbsoluteRSS has 4.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable Feeds | AbsoluteRSS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 31 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 216K+ | ◄ | 4.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 17 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2007 | |
| Age | 14 years | 19 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 2.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.4 | 1.1.3 |
Rating
4.7/5Disable Feeds
►AbsoluteRSS5/5
Total Reviews
31Disable Feeds
◄AbsoluteRSS1
Active Installs
20K+Disable Feeds
◄AbsoluteRSS30
Total Downloads
216K+Disable Feeds
◄AbsoluteRSS4.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable Feeds
AbsoluteRSSN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoDisable Feeds
◄AbsoluteRSS17 years ago
First Released
2012Disable Feeds
AbsoluteRSS2007
Age
14 yearsDisable Feeds
AbsoluteRSS19 years
WP Requires
4.0+Disable Feeds
AbsoluteRSS2.0+
PHP Requires
false+Disable Feeds
AbsoluteRSSfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable Feeds
AbsoluteRSSFree
Latest Version
1.4.4Disable Feeds
AbsoluteRSS1.1.3
Rating Breakdown
Disable Feeds
4.7/5(31 reviews)
5
90%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
6%
AbsoluteRSS
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Disable Feeds Reviews
by Littlemailman
Great, but need 2022 update
Plugin still works, but could you please update it, so we do not get missing update warnings? This topic was modified 3 years, 4 months ago by Littlemailman.
by Chris01971594
Works like a charme
Using WordPress 6.0.2 and works perfectly.
by chillmen
Still works
Works with wp 5.9 Do the job
AbsoluteRSS Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disable Feeds or AbsoluteRSS more popular?
Disable Feeds has 20K+ active installations while AbsoluteRSS has 30. Disable Feeds is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Feeds or AbsoluteRSS?
Disable Feeds has a 4.7/5 rating from 31 reviews, while AbsoluteRSS has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable Feeds and AbsoluteRSS free?
Disable Feeds is free and AbsoluteRSS is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Feeds or AbsoluteRSS?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Disable Feeds was last updated 8 years ago and AbsoluteRSS was last updated 17 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.