Disable Google Fonts vs Local Open Sans (2026)

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

Disable Google Fonts

Disable Google Fonts

4.4(42)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
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Local Open Sans

Local Open Sans

5(3)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Local Open Sans has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Disable Google Fonts leads in active installations (40K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Google Fonts has accumulated 894K+ total downloads while Local Open Sans has 3.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Disable Google Fonts
Local Open Sans5/5
Total Reviews
42Disable Google Fonts
Local Open Sans3
Active Installs
40K+Disable Google Fonts
Local Open Sans200
Total Downloads
894K+Disable Google Fonts
Local Open Sans3.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable Google Fonts
Local Open SansN/A
Last Updated
7 years agoDisable Google Fonts
Local Open Sans11 years ago
First Released
2013Disable Google Fonts
Local Open Sans2014
Age
13 yearsDisable Google Fonts
Local Open Sans12 years
WP Requires
3.5+Disable Google Fonts
Local Open Sans3.0+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Disable Google Fonts
Local Open Sansfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable Google Fonts
Local Open SansFree
Latest Version
2.0Disable Google Fonts
Local Open Sans1.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable Google Fonts

4.4/5(42 reviews)
5
83%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
14%

Local Open Sans

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

Recent Reviews

Disable Google Fonts Reviews

by trippplepain

Helped

I put the folder in my plugins, installed the plugin and then all google fonts get banned. THX it really helps – TripPplePain Streamer and Merch – #streamer #twitch #merch #TryAngel

by televizor

Good work, man

Thank you!

by robert_n

Successfully tested (WP 5.2.2, Twenty Thirteen)

I tested this with WordPress 5.2.2 and the theme “Twenty Thirteen” and it works perfectly. Before the plugin was activated: 2 third party requests according to Webbkoll tester. After the plugin was ac

Local Open Sans Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable Google Fonts or Local Open Sans more popular?
Disable Google Fonts has 40K+ active installations while Local Open Sans has 200. Disable Google Fonts is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Google Fonts or Local Open Sans?
Disable Google Fonts has a 4.4/5 rating from 42 reviews, while Local Open Sans has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Disable Google Fonts and Local Open Sans free?
Disable Google Fonts is free and Local Open Sans is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Google Fonts or Local Open Sans?
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 Google Fonts was last updated 7 years ago and Local Open Sans was last updated 11 years ago.

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