Disable Embeds vs Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos… (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
VS
Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos…

Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos…

4.9(7)

400 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos…

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos… has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 7 reviews) while Disable Embeds leads in active installations (10K+ vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Embeds has accumulated 274K+ total downloads while Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos… has 10K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Disable Embeds
Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos…4.9/5
Total Reviews
20Disable Embeds
Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos…7
Active Installs
10K+Disable Embeds
Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos…400
Total Downloads
274K+Disable Embeds
Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos…10K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable Embeds
Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos…N/A
Last Updated
12 months agoDisable Embeds
Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos…2 years ago
First Released
2015Disable Embeds
Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos…2020
Age
11 yearsDisable Embeds
Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos…6 years
WP Requires
4.4+Disable Embeds
Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos…4.6+
PHP Requires
false+Disable Embeds
Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos…5.6+
Business Model
FreeDisable Embeds
Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos…Free
Latest Version
1.5.0Disable Embeds
Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos…1.4.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable Embeds

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

Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos…

4.9/5(7 reviews)
5
86%
4
14%
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.

Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos… Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable Embeds or Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos… more popular?
Disable Embeds has 10K+ active installations while Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos… has 400. Disable Embeds is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Embeds or Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos…?
Disable Embeds has a 4.3/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos… has a 4.9/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are Disable Embeds and Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos… free?
Disable Embeds is free and Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Embeds or Embed Extended – Embed Maps, Videos…?
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 Extended – Embed Maps, Videos… was last updated 2 years ago.

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