Is Disable Pointers free?

Yes, Disable Pointers is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Disable Pointers?

Disable Pointers has 40 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Disable Pointers alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Disable Pointers include Loginizer, Redux Framework, LightStart – Maintenance Mode, Coming…. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Disable Pointers work with the latest WordPress?

Disable Pointers has been tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. It requires WordPress 3.3+ and PHP false+.

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Disable Pointers

Name: Disable Pointers
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Simon Blackbourn

Disable the pointers (tooltips) shown on WordPress admin screens

By Simon Blackbourn·Admin·Free

5(1 reviews)

·40 active installs·Updated 10 years ago

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As of April 2026, Disable Pointers is a WordPress admin plugin with 40 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 3.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.3+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Loginizer.

5/51 reviews

40active installs

3.1K+total downloads

14 yearssince 2012

Overview

When new features are introduced into WordPress, various helpful pointers (tooltips) maybe shown to users on the admin screens. This simple plugin disables them for all users. No options, no configuration, just install and activate.

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