Disable Feeds vs Primal for WordPress (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, Primal for WordPress has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Disable Feeds leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Feeds has accumulated 216K+ total downloads while Primal for WordPress has 3.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable Feeds | Primal for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 31 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 216K+ | ◄ | 3.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Age | 14 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 3.5.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.4 | 2.0.5 |
Rating
4.7/5Disable Feeds
►Primal for WordPress5/5
Total Reviews
31Disable Feeds
◄Primal for WordPress2
Active Installs
20K+Disable Feeds
◄Primal for WordPress10
Total Downloads
216K+Disable Feeds
◄Primal for WordPress3.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable Feeds
Primal for WordPressN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoDisable Feeds
◄Primal for WordPress8 years ago
First Released
2012Disable Feeds
Primal for WordPress2013
Age
14 yearsDisable Feeds
Primal for WordPress13 years
WP Requires
4.0+Disable Feeds
Primal for WordPress3.5.1+
PHP Requires
false+Disable Feeds
Primal for WordPressfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable Feeds
Primal for WordPressFree
Latest Version
1.4.4Disable Feeds
Primal for WordPress2.0.5
Rating Breakdown
Disable Feeds
4.7/5(31 reviews)
5
90%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
6%
Primal for WordPress
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Disable Feeds Reviews
by Littlemailman
Great, but need 2022 update
Plugin still works, but could you please update it, so we do not get missing update warnings? This topic was modified 3 years, 4 months ago by Littlemailman.
by Chris01971594
Works like a charme
Using WordPress 6.0.2 and works perfectly.
by chillmen
Still works
Works with wp 5.9 Do the job
Primal for WordPress Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disable Feeds or Primal for WordPress more popular?
Disable Feeds has 20K+ active installations while Primal for WordPress has 10. Disable Feeds is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Feeds or Primal for WordPress?
Disable Feeds has a 4.7/5 rating from 31 reviews, while Primal for WordPress has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Disable Feeds and Primal for WordPress free?
Disable Feeds is free and Primal for WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Feeds or Primal for WordPress?
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 Feeds was last updated 8 years ago and Primal for WordPress was last updated 8 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.