WordPress plugin comparison
Disable Embeds vs Code Embed
At a glance
- Both have 10K+ active installs.
- On a typical day, Disable Embeds is downloaded about 363 times, Code Embed about 93.
- Code Embed is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 45 reviews, against 4.3 from 20 reviews.
- Code Embed was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Aug 19, 2026 for Disable Embeds.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Code Embed has been around longer: since 2009, against 2015 for Disable Embeds.
Line by line
Code Embed leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Disable Embeds |  Code Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,742 | #1,491 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 10.7K | 3K |
| Rating | 4.3(20) | 4.4(45) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.81 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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