Active installs
10K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1762
Peak #1747
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
303K
Days tracked
38
1 day▼ 1
7 days▼ 6
30 days▼ 4
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Disable Embeds currently ranks #1762 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1747, first reached on Jul 26, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.5.0, shipped on Aug 19, 2026 (13 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #1762 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1761 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1760 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Pascal Birchler |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.0 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-19 |
| Added to directory | 2015-10-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.4+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Don’t like the enhanced embeds in WordPress 4.4? Easily disable the feature using this plugin.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Disable Embeds?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Disable Embeds?
As of September 1, 2026, Disable Embeds ranks #1762 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1747.
When was Disable Embeds last updated?
Disable Embeds was last updated on August 19, 2026 (version 1.5.0). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Disable Embeds?
Disable Embeds is developed by Pascal Birchler. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2015.
