Disable Visual Editor vs DC Hide Publish Button (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, Disable Visual Editor has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (20 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Visual Editor has accumulated 3.3K+ total downloads while DC Hide Publish Button has 1.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable Visual Editor | DC Hide Publish Button | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 1 | 1 | |
| Active Installs | 20 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 3.3K+ | ◄ | 1.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ► | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2017 | |
| Age | 13 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 2.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Disable Visual Editor
DC Hide Publish Button5/5
Total Reviews
1Disable Visual Editor
DC Hide Publish Button1
Active Installs
20Disable Visual Editor
◄DC Hide Publish Button10
Total Downloads
3.3K+Disable Visual Editor
◄DC Hide Publish Button1.4K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable Visual Editor
DC Hide Publish ButtonN/A
Last Updated
12 years agoDisable Visual Editor
►DC Hide Publish Button9 years ago
First Released
2013Disable Visual Editor
DC Hide Publish Button2017
Age
13 yearsDisable Visual Editor
DC Hide Publish Button9 years
WP Requires
3.6+Disable Visual Editor
DC Hide Publish Button4.7+
PHP Requires
false+Disable Visual Editor
DC Hide Publish Buttonfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable Visual Editor
DC Hide Publish ButtonFree
Latest Version
1.0Disable Visual Editor
DC Hide Publish Button2.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Disable Visual Editor
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
DC Hide Publish Button
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disable Visual Editor or DC Hide Publish Button more popular?
Disable Visual Editor has 20 active installations while DC Hide Publish Button has 10. Disable Visual Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Visual Editor or DC Hide Publish Button?
Disable Visual Editor has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while DC Hide Publish Button has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable Visual Editor and DC Hide Publish Button free?
Disable Visual Editor is free and DC Hide Publish Button is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Visual Editor or DC Hide Publish Button?
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 Visual Editor was last updated 12 years ago and DC Hide Publish Button was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.