iframe vs Disable Embeds (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, iframe has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 56 reviews) and leads in active installations (70K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. iframe has accumulated 1.9M+ total downloads while Disable Embeds has 274K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | iframe | Disable Embeds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 56 | ◄ | 20 |
| Active Installs | 70K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.9M+ | ◄ | 274K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 12 months ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Age | 15 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 6.0 | 1.5.0 |
Rating Breakdown
iframe
Disable Embeds
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, iframe averaged approximately 201 daily downloads while Disable Embeds averaged 215.
Recent Reviews
iframe Reviews
works just fine
I’ve been using this for several years to embed a public webcam livestream. And also using it to embed google docs. I download the google doc as html, put it on the same server where wordpress is, and
Like they said, it simply does NOT work AT ALL
It does not work AT ALL. You can enter all the shortcodes you like in as many widgets and text boxes as you like. And they do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. This is total fakeware.
Fast Support and Easy to Use
An easy to use plugin with fast and practical support from its developer. More frequently and providing options to generate the shortcode on the posting page could make it even better! Thanks so much!
Disable Embeds Reviews
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
thanks
just what i needed
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.
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