# Disable Telemetry

> Disable Telemetry has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Disable Telemetry shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**A WordPress plugin to disable all HTTP requests to api.wordpress.org.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,419
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (+51.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** May 28, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.20
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Brad Parbs (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bradparbs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/disable-telemetry/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | >100 | 504 |
| [developer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/developer/) | >100 | 142 |
| [privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/privacy/) | >100 | 519 |
| [telemetry](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/telemetry/) | #4 | 6 |
| [tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tools/) | #70 | 100 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | >100 | 10,000 |
| developer | >100 | 10,000 |
| privacy | >100 | 10,000 |
| telemetry | >100 | 2,001 |
| tools | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Consent API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-consent-api/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 15, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [Mailgun for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailgun/) | 80K+ | 3.8/5 (49) | Sep 25, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Make Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/integromat-connector/) | 70K+ | 2.7/5 (25) | Feb 9, 2026 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [Disable WP REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-wp-rest-api/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (36) | Aug 10, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [WP REST Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-cache/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (42) | Jul 25, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 7 | [WPGet API – Connect to any external REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpgetapi/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (32) | Aug 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 8 | [WPGraphQL for ACF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpgraphql-acf/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 8, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 9 | [WordPress REST API (Version 2)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (34) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 10 | [WP REST API Controller](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-controller/) | 8K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Mar 22, 2023 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Disable Telemetry safe to use in 2026?
Disable Telemetry shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Disable Telemetry?
Disable Telemetry is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,419 times since it launched in May 2021. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Disable Telemetry work with WordPress 7.1?
Disable Telemetry is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Disable Telemetry need?
Disable Telemetry requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Disable Telemetry last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on May 28, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Disable Telemetry?
Disable Telemetry is developed and maintained by Brad Parbs.

### What are the best alternatives to Disable Telemetry?
The most popular alternatives to Disable Telemetry are WP Consent API (200K+ installs), Disable REST API (80K+ installs) and Mailgun for WordPress (80K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-telemetry/ · Generated 2026-10-20 07:38 UTC by PageForge