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.
Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field
1.0K+ active installs
Free
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
| Metric | Disable Embeds | Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 20 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 274K+ | ◄ | 14K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 months ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Age | 11 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4+ | 3.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.0 | 1.0.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Disable Embeds
Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Disable Embeds averaged approximately 213 daily downloads while Advanced Custom Fields: oEmbed Field averaged 3.
Recent Reviews
Disable Embeds Reviews
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
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just what i needed
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
Brilliant
No configuration needed. It’s perfect and works very well!
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