Disable Site vs Preloading (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Disable Site has a higher user rating (5/5 from 24 reviews) and leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Site has accumulated 106K+ total downloads while Preloading has 6.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable Site | Preloading | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 24 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 106K+ | ◄ | 6.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Age | 12 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5Disable Site
Preloading5/5
Total Reviews
24Disable Site
◄Preloading2
Active Installs
4.0K+Disable Site
◄Preloading20
Total Downloads
106K+Disable Site
◄Preloading6.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable Site
PreloadingN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoDisable Site
◄Preloading12 years ago
First Released
2014Disable Site
Preloading2013
Age
12 yearsDisable Site
Preloading13 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+Disable Site
Preloading3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Disable Site
Preloadingfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable Site
PreloadingFree
Latest Version
1.3.1Disable Site
Preloading1.0
Rating Breakdown
Disable Site
5/5(24 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Preloading
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Disable Site Reviews
by mrwolfinformatica
Simple PERFECTION more than 9 years
Just perfect, I’ve been using the same plugin for over 9 years now, and NEVER crashed, NEVER broke anything, has never failed me since the first install ever. 200% philosophy of perfect functional lig
by Marcos
did not work with wordpresss 5.02
did not work with wordpresss 5.02 #fail
by danshih
Perfect
Perfect tool with exactly the right features. Thanks!
Preloading Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disable Site or Preloading more popular?
Disable Site has 4.0K+ active installations while Preloading has 20. Disable Site is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Site or Preloading?
Disable Site has a 5/5 rating from 24 reviews, while Preloading has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Disable Site and Preloading free?
Disable Site is free and Preloading is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Site or Preloading?
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 Site was last updated 8 years ago and Preloading was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.