Disable Bloat for WordPress &… vs Visual Website Optimizer (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Disable Bloat for WordPress &…
10K+ active installs
Free
Visual Website Optimizer
5.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Disable Bloat for WordPress &… has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 100 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Bloat for WordPress &… has accumulated 475K+ total downloads while Visual Website Optimizer has 152K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable Bloat for WordPress &… | Visual Website Optimizer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 100 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 5.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 475K+ | ◄ | 152K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 3 days ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2010 | |
| Age | 6 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.5+ | 2.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.5.0 | 4.13 |
Rating Breakdown
Disable Bloat for WordPress &…
Visual Website Optimizer
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Disable Bloat for WordPress &… averaged approximately 151 daily downloads while Visual Website Optimizer averaged 173.
Recent Reviews
Disable Bloat for WordPress &… Reviews
Very good idea but…
The idea is very good because the WP backend of whenever proyect is based on WC is very slow. But after installing that pluging, I don’t see neither change in the performance of the WP Backend. It sti
LESS THAN 10mns TO UNDERSTAND AND DISABLE ALL THE USELESS FUNCTIONS ! Thank you.
LESS THAN 10mns TO UNDERSTAND AND DISABLE ALL THE USELESS FUNCTIONS ! Thank you.
Great little plugin
This is one of those must have plugins, it also is very good to update on new bloat/spam to remove in the backend. I love these kinds of plugins as they remove all the visual clutter from the backend.
Visual Website Optimizer Reviews
Great Experience
Great Experience working with the latest version of the plugin. Thanks!
Doesn’t work with WP 4.9.10
After activation there is no “Settings” link
Works great
great for AB tetsing. Has heatmaps and clickmaps also
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