Disable Embeds for WordPress Plugin Directory
Disable Embeds is the #10 ranked embed app on WordPress, with a 4.3 average rating from 20 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Disable Embeds is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Pascal Birchler. With a rating of 4.3★ from 20 reviews, it currently ranks #10 in the Embed category.
AppRanks data: Disable Embeds ranks #10 in Embed on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 3% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Disable Embeds is a well-rated WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Embed category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 20 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by Pascal Birchler — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (20) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Disable Embeds works
What this plugin does:
Prevents others from embedding your site.
Prevents you from embedding other non-whitelisted sites.
Disables all JavaScript related to the feature.
Removes support for the WordPress embed block in the new block editor.
Just activate the plugin and you’re good to go.
Want embeds back again? Simply deactivate the plugin.
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Embed#10of 453Top 3%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Disable Embeds stands in the Embed category
Disable Embeds ranks #10 of 453 apps in the Embed category, placing it in the top 3% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Disable Embeds?
Disable Embeds is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.3-star rating from 20 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Embed category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Pascal Birchler.
Who uses Disable Embeds?
Currently around 10,000 active stores have installed Disable Embeds. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Embed category on WordPress.
Where does Disable Embeds rank on WordPress?
Disable Embeds currently sits at position #10 in the Embed category on WordPress. That places it in the top 2% of 453 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.