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Disable Embeds vs Code Embed (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
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Code Embed

Code Embed

4.4(45)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View Code Embed

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Code Embed has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 45 reviews) while Disable Embeds leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Embeds has accumulated 274K+ total downloads while Code Embed has 514K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Disable Embeds
►
Code Embed4.4/5
Total Reviews
20Disable Embeds
►
Code Embed45
Active Installs
10K+Disable Embeds
Code Embed10K+
Total Downloads
274K+Disable Embeds
►
Code Embed514K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable Embeds
Code EmbedN/A
Last Updated
12 months agoDisable Embeds
►
Code Embed2 weeks ago
First Released
2015Disable Embeds
Code Embed2009
Age
11 yearsDisable Embeds
Code Embed17 years
WP Requires
4.4+Disable Embeds
Code Embed4.6+
PHP Requires
false+Disable Embeds
Code Embed7.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable Embeds
Code EmbedFree
Latest Version
1.5.0Disable Embeds
Code Embed2.5.2

Rating Breakdown

Disable Embeds

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

Code Embed

4.4/5(45 reviews)
5
84%
4
0%
3
0%
2
2%
1
13%

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.

Code Embed Reviews

by nick0488

Not Helpful

I was working on a client site and I can someone had installed code embed previously but somehow it got forgetten about. Its putting in code even when deactivated.But I have no way of adding code neve

by kimberean

No FAQ – not able to use it

Although page says “see FAQ” there is NO FAQ. Wasted a lot of time trying to get this to work. Someone raised this a year ago and no change has been made. Clearly no support or interest in helping

by ritadevine

useful plugin

I have good experience with it. Nice plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable Embeds or Code Embed more popular?
Disable Embeds has 10K+ active installations while Code Embed has 10K+. Code Embed is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Embeds or Code Embed?
Disable Embeds has a 4.3/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Code Embed has a 4.4/5 rating from 45 reviews.
Are Disable Embeds and Code Embed free?
Disable Embeds is free and Code Embed is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Embeds or Code Embed?
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 Code Embed was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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