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Embed Optimizer vs Disable Embeds (2026)

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

Embed Optimizer

Embed Optimizer

3(2)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Embed Optimizer
VS
Disable Embeds

Disable Embeds

4.3(20)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 12 months ago
View Disable Embeds

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable Embeds has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 20 reviews) while Embed Optimizer leads in active installations (60K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Embed Optimizer has accumulated 357K+ total downloads while Disable Embeds has 274K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3/5Embed Optimizer
►
Disable Embeds4.3/5
Total Reviews
2Embed Optimizer
►
Disable Embeds20
Active Installs
60K+Embed Optimizer
◄
Disable Embeds10K+
Total Downloads
357K+Embed Optimizer
◄
Disable Embeds274K+
Support Resolution
N/AEmbed Optimizer
Disable EmbedsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoEmbed Optimizer
◄
Disable Embeds12 months ago
First Released
2024Embed Optimizer
Disable Embeds2015
Age
2 yearsEmbed Optimizer
Disable Embeds11 years
WP Requires
6.6+Embed Optimizer
Disable Embeds4.4+
PHP Requires
7.2+Embed Optimizer
Disable Embedsfalse+
Business Model
FreeEmbed Optimizer
Disable EmbedsFree
Latest Version
1.0.0-beta5Embed Optimizer
Disable Embeds1.5.0

Rating Breakdown

Embed Optimizer

3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

Disable Embeds

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

Recent Reviews

Embed Optimizer Reviews

by Liups233

Works great

My theme is Mynote. This plugin works great

by Mr Bachelor emgi

Doesn’t optimize, breaks embeds

Do not use it, I have been trying to figure out for days why my embeds on social media apps dont show up with images. This plugin breaks them.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Embed Optimizer or Disable Embeds more popular?
Embed Optimizer has 60K+ active installations while Disable Embeds has 10K+. Embed Optimizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Embed Optimizer or Disable Embeds?
Embed Optimizer has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Disable Embeds has a 4.3/5 rating from 20 reviews.
Are Embed Optimizer and Disable Embeds free?
Embed Optimizer is free and Disable Embeds is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Embed Optimizer or Disable Embeds?
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?
Embed Optimizer was last updated 1 month ago and Disable Embeds was last updated 12 months ago.

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