Disable Telemetry
A WordPress plugin to disable all HTTP requests to api.wordpress.org.
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Disable Telemetry stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| api | >100 |
| developer | >100 |
| privacy | >100 |
| telemetry | >100 |
| tools | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Disable Telemetry
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
A WordPress plugin to disable all HTTP requests to api.wordpress.org.
Check out Airplane Mode if you need more control.
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FAQ
Disable Telemetry: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 20, 2026
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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