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WP Disable Site Health

By WP Academic

Security & Privacy / Security Scanning & Malware Protection

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

WP Disable Site Health Review - In-Depth Analysis

Disables the new Site Health screen in WordPress. Keeps server information private and secure.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.8/10

User Rating

4/5 (based on 3+ reviews)

Active Installations

900+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The addition of the new Site Health screen can be useful but it exposes a lot of server information that should be kept private. This plugin disables this feature in WordPress.

Major features in WP Disable Site Health include:

No setup required! Prevents the Site Health screen from exposing critical server information.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Disable Site Health has several alternatives focusing on disabling XML-RPC features, which are related but not identical in function. These alternatives provide options for users seeking to reduce attack surfaces in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Effectively disables WordPress Site Health features that may pose security risks.
Lightweight and easy to use with minimal configuration.
No known security vulnerabilities reported.
Positive user feedback highlights its reliability and simplicity.

Weaknesses

Does not remove the Site Health dashboard widget, which some users expect.
Lacks multisite network-level activation support.
Limited to disabling Site Health features only, not broader XML-RPC controls.
No pro version or advanced features available.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a small number of ratings, the plugin holds a strong positive sentiment overall, with two-thirds of users giving it 5 stars. However, one user expressed dissatisfaction, highlighting some functional limitations.

Positive highlights

'Great plugin. Works like a charm.' — AeroStar
'Still WORKS well! Thankyou for sharing this custom solution.' — Edwin Bekedam

Common complaints

Does not remove the Site Health dashboard widget as expected.
Lacks multisite network-level activation support.

Weaknesses

Limited functionality regarding dashboard widget removal.
No multisite network activation capability.
Small user base limits broad sentiment analysis.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, lightweight solution to disable WordPress Site Health features for improved security without needing multisite support or dashboard widget removal.

Not ideal for

Those who require multisite network-level activation or want the Site Health dashboard widget removed will find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version disables Site Health features effectively without additional bells and whistles.

Final Verdict

WP Disable Site Health is a straightforward and effective plugin for disabling WordPress Site Health features, with positive user feedback and no known security vulnerabilities. It stands as a good choice for users wanting to reduce potential security risks related to Site Health without complex configurations.

However, its lack of multisite support and inability to remove the Site Health dashboard widget may limit its usefulness for some users. Alternatives focusing on XML-RPC disabling may be considered depending on specific needs.