Disable Embeds vs Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Disable Embeds

Disable Embeds

4.3(20)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 12 months ago
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Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field

Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field

5(1)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable Embeds leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Embeds has accumulated 274K+ total downloads while Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field has 14K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Disable Embeds
Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field5/5
Total Reviews
20Disable Embeds
Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field1
Active Installs
10K+Disable Embeds
Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field1.0K+
Total Downloads
274K+Disable Embeds
Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field14K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable Embeds
Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed FieldN/A
Last Updated
12 months agoDisable Embeds
Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field11 years ago
First Released
2015Disable Embeds
Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field2014
Age
11 yearsDisable Embeds
Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field12 years
WP Requires
4.4+Disable Embeds
Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field3.4+
PHP Requires
false+Disable Embeds
Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Fieldfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable Embeds
Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed FieldFree
Latest Version
1.5.0Disable Embeds
Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field1.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Disable Embeds

4.3/5(20 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
5%
2
0%
1
15%

Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Disable Embeds Reviews

by TraceMyIP

Simple Solution to WordPress Embed Bloat

Finally, a no-fuss plugin that does exactly what it promises! Disable Embeds by Pascal Birchler is perfect if you’re tired of WordPress’s automatic embed features slowing down your site. Just activate

by Jules Colle

thanks

just what i needed

by demetris (Demetris Kikizas)

Does what it says, has been reliable

An easy way to drop some weight if you don’t need the functionality that the plugin disables. For me this has been a “set and forget” plugin.

Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field Reviews

by Leo Caseiro

Brilliant

No configuration needed. It’s perfect and works very well!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable Embeds or Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field more popular?
Disable Embeds has 10K+ active installations while Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field has 1.0K+. Disable Embeds is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Embeds or Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field?
Disable Embeds has a 4.3/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable Embeds and Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field free?
Disable Embeds is free and Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Embeds or Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field?
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 Embeds was last updated 12 months ago and Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field was last updated 11 years ago.

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