WordPress plugin comparison
Disable Embeds vs Spreaker Shortcode
At a glance
- Disable Embeds has more active installs: 10K+, against 4K+ for Spreaker Shortcode.
- On a typical day, Disable Embeds is downloaded about 363 times, Spreaker Shortcode about 23.
- Disable Embeds is rated higher: 4.3 out of 5 from 20 reviews, against 3.6 from 8 reviews.
- Disable Embeds was updated more recently: Aug 19, 2026, against Sep 16, 2024 for Spreaker Shortcode.
- Disable Embeds is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.6.11 for Spreaker Shortcode.
- Spreaker Shortcode has been around longer: since 2011, against 2015 for Disable Embeds.
Line by line
Disable Embeds leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Disable Embeds |  Spreaker Shortcode |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,742 | #3,450 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 10.7K | 591 |
| Rating | 4.3(20) | 3.6(8) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.6.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.81 | ×0.12 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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