Disable Embeds vs Embed Optimizer
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Embed Optimizer leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #756, ahead of Disable Embeds at #1,759. Over the last 7 days Embed Optimizer slipped 2 places and Disable Embeds held its place. Embed Optimizer has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 50K+ active installs against 10K+ for Disable Embeds. Ratings: Disable Embeds 4.3★ from 20 and Embed Optimizer 3★ from 2 reviews.
| Metric | Disable Embeds | Embed Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,759 ▬ | #756 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | — | 3,494 |
| Rating | 4.3★ (20) | 3★ (2) |
| Last updated | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.0 | 1.0.0-beta6 |
| Best rank on record | #1,747 | #735 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Oct 2015 | Mar 2024 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 0 | 1 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Disable Embeds or Embed Optimizer?
By active installs, Embed Optimizer: 50K+ sites run it against 10K+ for Disable Embeds, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 13, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Disable Embeds or Embed Optimizer?
Embed Optimizer, at #756 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Disable Embeds at #1,759. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Disable Embeds or Embed Optimizer alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.