Disable Responsive Images Complete
Completely disables WP responsive images.
Solid choice
Disable Responsive Images Compl… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Disable Responsive Images C… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| disable | #38 |
| images | #39 |
| responsive | #14 |
| responsive images | #1 |
| srcset | #5 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 from 12 reviews
About Disable Responsive Images Complete
From the official readme · v2.6.9Description
This plugin completely disables WP responsive-image feature that was introduced in version 4.4. It is meant for people who know what they are doing and want to use their own responsive-image techniques.
Features
- Disables responsive images on the front-end
- Disables generation of
medium_large768px image size - Completely plug-and-play, no configuration required
- Works perfectly with or without Gutenberg block editor
- Uses the WP API to disable responsive images
- Clean, lightweight code, a real pleasure
Why would anyone want to do this? Check out the FAQs below for all sorts of good reasons.
Check out Disable WordPress Responsive Images at Perishable Press for more information about how this plugin works, etc.
👉 Related: Free plugin to control which image sizes are generated by WordPress, check out Disable Media Sizes.
Privacy
This plugin does not collect or store any user data. It does not set any cookies, and it does not connect to any third-party locations. Thus, this plugin does not affect user privacy in any way.
Disable Responsive Images Complete is developed and maintained by Jeff Starr, 15-year WordPress developer and book author.
Support development
I develop and maintain this free plugin with love for the WordPress community. To show support, you can make a donation or purchase one of my books:
- The Tao of WordPress
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Links, tweets and likes also appreciated. Thank you! 🙂
Installation
How to Install
- Upload the plugin to your blog and activate
- Visit the plugin settings to configure options
More info on installing WP plugins
Like the plugin?
If you like Disable Responsive Images, please take a moment to give a 5-star rating. It helps to keep development and support going strong. Thank you!
Uninstalling
To uninstall/remove the plugin, visit the Plugins screen, deactivate and delete the plugin. This plugin makes no changes to the WP database.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the screenshots?
This plugin works behind the scenes with no settings required. So there are no screenshots to show!
Does this work for WP Multisite?
Yes, this plugin works great on Multisite.
How does this plugin differ from the original Disable Responsive Images plugin?
The difference is that this plugin also disables the extra 768px image copy from being generated for every image upload. So it saves server memory and other precious resources. Additionally, at the time this plugin was created, the original Disable Responsive Images plugin had not been updated in over 2 years.
Why would I want to disable responsive images?
This plugin is not “anti-responsiveness”. In fact, quite the opposite. WP responsive-image feature locks users into prescribed methods, instead of leaving it open for users to create their own solution. With this plugin, users take back control in order to implement their own preferred responsive solutions. So it’s actually “pro-responsiveness”, as it frees designers and developers and encourages independent, innovative implementations. For anyone still confused, here is a list of reasons why anyone would want to disable WP responsive images: Because not all sites want or need responsive…
Got a question?
Send any questions or feedback via my contact form
Changelog
Visit the WordPress Plugins screen, locate the plugin, and click "Update" :)
If you like Disable Responsive Images, please take a moment to give a 5-star rating. It helps to keep development and support going strong. Thank you!
2.6.9 (2026/07/18)
- Tests on WordPress 7.1
2.6.8 (2026/04/17)
- Improves readme.txt documentation
- Tests on PHP 8.4 and 8.5
- Tests on WordPress 7.0
Full changelog @ https://plugin-planet.com/wp/changelog/disable-responsive-images-complete.txt
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
Disable Responsive Images Complete: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is Disable Responsive Images Compl… free?
Yes. Disable Responsive Images Compl… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Disable Responsive Images Compl… safe to use in 2026?
Disable Responsive Images Compl… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Disable Responsive Images Compl…?
Disable Responsive Images Compl… is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 51,833 times since it launched in June 2018. It was downloaded 611 times in the last 30 days.
Does Disable Responsive Images Compl… work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Disable Responsive Images Compl… up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.7 or newer.
What PHP version does Disable Responsive Images Compl… need?
Disable Responsive Images Compl… requires PHP 5.6.20 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Disable Responsive Images Compl… last updated?
The latest version, 2.6.9, was released on July 18, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Disable Responsive Images Compl…?
Disable Responsive Images Compl… is developed and maintained by Jeff Starr.
What are the best alternatives to Disable Responsive Images Compl…?
The most popular alternatives to Disable Responsive Images Compl… are Classic Widgets (2M+ installs), Disable Comments (100K+ installs) and Disable Emojis (GDPR friend… (60K+ installs).
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