# Disable Privacy Tools

> Disable Privacy Tools has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Disable Privacy Tools shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 6,245
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (+13% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 11, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 5.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Dominik Schilling (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ocean90/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/disable-privacy-tools/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [core](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/core/) | #10 | 37 |
| [GDPR](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gdpr/) | >100 | 580 |
| [privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/privacy/) | #71 | 480 |
| [tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tools/) | #17 | 101 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| core | >100 | 10,000 |
| GDPR | >100 | 3,698 |
| privacy | >100 | 10,000 |
| tools | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Downgrade / Specific Core Version](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-downgrade/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (169) | May 8, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Automatic Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-updater/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (61) | Jun 4, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 3 | [Core Rollback](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/core-rollback/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (16) | Jul 30, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [WP Sanitize File Name Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-sanitize-file-name-plus/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (8) | Dec 20, 2017 | 39/100 |
| 5 | [WP Updates Settings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-updates-settings/) | 800+ | 4.4/5 (5) | Dec 20, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [WP Core Update Cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-core-update-cleaner/) | 800+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Mar 19, 2024 | 33/100 |
| 7 | [WP Login Timeout Settings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-login-timeout-settings/) | 600+ | 3.5/5 (8) | Dec 20, 2017 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [Axio Core](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/axio-core/) | 300+ | — | Jan 19, 2022 | 26/100 |
| 9 | [WP Excerpt Settings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-excerpt-settings/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 20, 2017 | 33/100 |
| 11 | [Turn Admin Email Verification Off](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-switch-admin-email-verification-off/) | 100+ | — | Dec 11, 2024 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Disable Privacy Tools free?
Yes. Disable Privacy Tools is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Disable Privacy Tools safe to use in 2026?
Disable Privacy Tools shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Disable Privacy Tools?
Disable Privacy Tools is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,245 times since it launched in May 2018. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Disable Privacy Tools work with WordPress 7.1?
Disable Privacy Tools is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Disable Privacy Tools need?
Disable Privacy Tools requires PHP 5.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Disable Privacy Tools last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on January 11, 2022 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Disable Privacy Tools?
Disable Privacy Tools is developed and maintained by Dominik Schilling.

### What are the best alternatives to Disable Privacy Tools?
The most popular alternatives to Disable Privacy Tools are WP Downgrade (100K+ installs), Advanced Automatic Updates (20K+ installs) and Core Rollback (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-privacy-tools/ · Generated 2026-10-01 19:54 UTC by PageForge