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Disable Embeds vs Embed Privacy (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
View Disable Embeds
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Embed Privacy

Embed Privacy

4.9(26)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Embed Privacy

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Embed Privacy has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 26 reviews) while Disable Embeds leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Embeds has accumulated 274K+ total downloads while Embed Privacy has 533K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Disable Embeds
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Embed Privacy4.9/5
Total Reviews
20Disable Embeds
►
Embed Privacy26
Active Installs
10K+Disable Embeds
Embed Privacy10K+
Total Downloads
274K+Disable Embeds
►
Embed Privacy533K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable Embeds
Embed Privacy100%
Last Updated
12 months agoDisable Embeds
►
Embed Privacy2 months ago
First Released
2015Disable Embeds
Embed Privacy2018
Age
11 yearsDisable Embeds
Embed Privacy8 years
WP Requires
4.4+Disable Embeds
Embed Privacy5.9+
PHP Requires
false+Disable Embeds
Embed Privacy5.6+
Business Model
FreeDisable Embeds
Embed PrivacyFree
Latest Version
1.5.0Disable Embeds
Embed Privacy1.12.3

Rating Breakdown

Disable Embeds

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

Embed Privacy

4.9/5(26 reviews)
5
96%
4
0%
3
0%
2
4%
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.

Embed Privacy Reviews

by MTC

Fantastic

Just what the doctor ordered! Absolute must-have plugin for GDPR-compliant embedding of external media (in my case YT Videos)

by visualworker002

AMAZING

Embed Privacy is an absolute game-changer for anyone who wants to embed vimeo videos without compromising user privacy!

by wotography

simple and easy BUT with bugs

cool plugin, apreciate it!unfortunately on a page where I embed several videos from different video pattforms (eg. YouTube & Vimeo) once I click to accept one, it always load all the videos from all t

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable Embeds or Embed Privacy more popular?
Disable Embeds has 10K+ active installations while Embed Privacy has 10K+. Embed Privacy is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Embeds or Embed Privacy?
Disable Embeds has a 4.3/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Embed Privacy has a 4.9/5 rating from 26 reviews.
Are Disable Embeds and Embed Privacy free?
Disable Embeds is free and Embed Privacy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Embeds or Embed Privacy?
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 Embed Privacy was last updated 2 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.