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Disable Responsive Images Complete

By Jeff Starr

Performance & Optimization / Caching Solutions

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Disable Responsive Images Complete Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin disables the WordPress responsive images feature completely. It is designed for users who prefer to implement their own responsive image techniques.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.91/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 12+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

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

This plugin completely disables the 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 include disabling responsive images on the front-end and the generation of medium_large 768px image size. It is completely plug-and-play with no configuration required. The plugin works perfectly with or without the Gutenberg block editor and uses the WP API to disable responsive images. The code is clean and lightweight, making it a real pleasure to use.

For those wondering why anyone would want to disable responsive images, check out the FAQs for various reasons.

This plugin does not collect or store any user data, does not set any cookies, and does not connect to any third-party locations, ensuring user privacy is maintained.

Disable Responsive Images Complete is developed and maintained by Jeff Starr, a 15-year WordPress developer.

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Comparing to Alternatives

Disable Responsive Images Complete stands alone in its niche with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users needing this specific functionality.

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Strengths

Effectively disables responsive image srcset attributes as intended by most users.
Simple and easy to use without complex settings.
Helps reduce unnecessary image loading on mobile devices, improving performance.
Highly rated by the majority of users for reliability.
No known security vulnerabilities reported.

Weaknesses

Does not work for all users as some report srcset not being removed.
Limited functionality focused solely on disabling responsive images.
No advanced customization options available.
Lack of direct alternatives may limit comparative evaluation.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 83.3% five-star ratings, users generally praise the plugin's effectiveness and ease of use, though a small minority report issues with functionality.

Positive highlights

'Perfect! My Life Saver!' - acewp
'Works Great! This is just what I needed to prevent unwanted srcset.' - stackmedia
'The plugin works great and is easy to use.' - Sjaak
'Usefull, Required for every site.' - amirosein
'Works Great... if need to get rid of some thumbnails.' - tinaponting

Common complaints

Plugin failed to remove srcset as expected.

Weaknesses

Inconsistent performance for some users.
Limited scope of functionality.
No advanced features or settings.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a straightforward, no-frills solution to disable responsive image srcset attributes to improve image loading behavior on their WordPress sites.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a plugin with broader image optimization features or those who require guaranteed srcset removal in all cases may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers complete functionality to disable responsive image srcset attributes without restrictions.

Final Verdict

Disable Responsive Images Complete is a niche plugin that effectively serves users looking to disable responsive image srcset attributes with minimal fuss. It enjoys strong positive feedback for its simplicity and reliability, though a small portion of users report it does not work as expected in their cases.

With no direct alternatives and no security concerns, it is a solid choice for those needing this specific feature. However, users requiring more comprehensive image optimization or guaranteed functionality in all scenarios may need to look elsewhere.