Disable Feeds vs Simply RSS Fetcher (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 Feeds has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 31 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Feeds has accumulated 216K+ total downloads while Simply RSS Fetcher has 23K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable Feeds | Simply RSS Fetcher | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 31 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 216K+ | ◄ | 23K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 17 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Age | 14 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 2.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.4 | 1.2.1 |
Rating
4.7/5Disable Feeds
◄Simply RSS FetcherN/A
Total Reviews
31Disable Feeds
◄Simply RSS Fetcher0
Active Installs
20K+Disable Feeds
◄Simply RSS Fetcher100
Total Downloads
216K+Disable Feeds
◄Simply RSS Fetcher23K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable Feeds
Simply RSS FetcherN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoDisable Feeds
◄Simply RSS Fetcher17 years ago
First Released
2012Disable Feeds
Simply RSS Fetcher2008
Age
14 yearsDisable Feeds
Simply RSS Fetcher18 years
WP Requires
4.0+Disable Feeds
Simply RSS Fetcher2.1+
PHP Requires
false+Disable Feeds
Simply RSS Fetcherfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable Feeds
Simply RSS FetcherFree
Latest Version
1.4.4Disable Feeds
Simply RSS Fetcher1.2.1
Rating Breakdown
Disable Feeds
4.7/5(31 reviews)
5
90%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
6%
Simply RSS Fetcher
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Disable Feeds Reviews
by Littlemailman
Great, but need 2022 update
Plugin still works, but could you please update it, so we do not get missing update warnings? This topic was modified 3 years, 4 months ago by Littlemailman.
by Chris01971594
Works like a charme
Using WordPress 6.0.2 and works perfectly.
by chillmen
Still works
Works with wp 5.9 Do the job
Simply RSS Fetcher Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disable Feeds or Simply RSS Fetcher more popular?
Disable Feeds has 20K+ active installations while Simply RSS Fetcher has 100. Disable Feeds is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Feeds or Simply RSS Fetcher?
Disable Feeds has a 4.7/5 rating from 31 reviews, while Simply RSS Fetcher has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable Feeds and Simply RSS Fetcher free?
Disable Feeds is free and Simply RSS Fetcher is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Feeds or Simply RSS Fetcher?
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 Feeds was last updated 8 years ago and Simply RSS Fetcher was last updated 17 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.