WordPress plugin comparison
Disable WYSIWYG vs Widget Disable
At a glance
- Widget Disable has more active installs: 10K+, against 30+ for Disable WYSIWYG.
- On a typical day, Widget Disable is downloaded about 42 times, Disable WYSIWYG about 4.
- Widget Disable is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 24 reviews, against 4.6 from 5 reviews.
- Disable WYSIWYG was updated more recently: Oct 12, 2026, against Sep 23, 2026 for Widget Disable.
- Widget Disable is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.8.19 for Disable WYSIWYG.
- Disable WYSIWYG has been around longer: since 2014, against 2015 for Widget Disable.
Line by line
Widget Disable leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Disable WYSIWYG |  Widget Disable |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24,622 | #1,459 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 179 | 870 |
| Rating | 4.6(5) | 4.8(24) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.8.19 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.06 | ×0.86 |
| Last release | 29 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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