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Disable Embeds vs Widget Pack (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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Widget Pack

Widget Pack

5(3)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Widget Pack

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Widget Pack has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Disable Embeds leads in active installations (10K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Embeds has accumulated 274K+ total downloads while Widget Pack has 24K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Disable Embeds
►
Widget Pack5/5
Total Reviews
20Disable Embeds
◄
Widget Pack3
Active Installs
10K+Disable Embeds
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Widget Pack200
Total Downloads
274K+Disable Embeds
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Widget Pack24K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable Embeds
Widget PackN/A
Last Updated
12 months agoDisable Embeds
◄
Widget Pack9 years ago
First Released
2015Disable Embeds
Widget Pack2012
Age
11 yearsDisable Embeds
Widget Pack14 years
WP Requires
4.4+Disable Embeds
Widget Pack4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Disable Embeds
Widget Packfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable Embeds
Widget PackFree
Latest Version
1.5.0Disable Embeds
Widget Pack1.2

Rating Breakdown

Disable Embeds

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

Widget Pack

5/5(3 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.

Widget Pack Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable Embeds or Widget Pack more popular?
Disable Embeds has 10K+ active installations while Widget Pack has 200. Disable Embeds is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Embeds or Widget Pack?
Disable Embeds has a 4.3/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Widget Pack has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Disable Embeds and Widget Pack free?
Disable Embeds is free and Widget Pack is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Embeds or Widget Pack?
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 Widget Pack was last updated 9 years ago.

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