Disable Google Fonts vs Self-Hosted Google Fonts (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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Self-Hosted Google Fonts

Self-Hosted Google Fonts

4.8(40)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Self-Hosted Google Fonts has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 40 reviews) while Disable Google Fonts leads in active installations (40K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Google Fonts has accumulated 894K+ total downloads while Self-Hosted Google Fonts has 153K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Disable Google Fonts
Self-Hosted Google Fonts4.8/5
Total Reviews
42Disable Google Fonts
Self-Hosted Google Fonts40
Active Installs
40K+Disable Google Fonts
Self-Hosted Google Fonts30K+
Total Downloads
894K+Disable Google Fonts
Self-Hosted Google Fonts153K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable Google Fonts
Self-Hosted Google FontsN/A
Last Updated
7 years agoDisable Google Fonts
Self-Hosted Google Fonts7 years ago
First Released
2013Disable Google Fonts
Self-Hosted Google Fonts2018
Age
13 yearsDisable Google Fonts
Self-Hosted Google Fonts8 years
WP Requires
3.5+Disable Google Fonts
Self-Hosted Google Fonts4.0+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Disable Google Fonts
Self-Hosted Google Fonts5.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable Google Fonts
Self-Hosted Google FontsFree
Latest Version
2.0Disable Google Fonts
Self-Hosted Google Fonts1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Disable Google Fonts

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

Self-Hosted Google Fonts

4.8/5(40 reviews)
5
90%
4
3%
3
3%
2
3%
1
3%

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

Self-Hosted Google Fonts Reviews

by donaldpunk

Small, working and for free

Thank you for that plugin. I use it since years on nearly every website I am creating and still it is working. But lately I experienced some warnings about deprecated code.

by klausmeier9

Install and forget

I used this plugin on different sites and – of course – doublecheck the functionality from time to time.As other guys also stated here, the plugin works reliable with different versions of WP since ye

by kopfkinodesign

Works perfect

What can i say. Worked perfekt on various website with different wordpress websitebuilders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable Google Fonts or Self-Hosted Google Fonts more popular?
Disable Google Fonts has 40K+ active installations while Self-Hosted Google Fonts has 30K+. Disable Google Fonts is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Google Fonts or Self-Hosted Google Fonts?
Disable Google Fonts has a 4.4/5 rating from 42 reviews, while Self-Hosted Google Fonts has a 4.8/5 rating from 40 reviews.
Are Disable Google Fonts and Self-Hosted Google Fonts free?
Disable Google Fonts is free and Self-Hosted Google Fonts is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Google Fonts or Self-Hosted Google Fonts?
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 Self-Hosted Google Fonts was last updated 7 years ago.

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