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Disable oEmbed Auto-Embeds

Stop WordPress from auto-embedding links and loading extra embed code. Ideal when you want faster pages and you handle media and links yourself.

Overview

Turns off WordPress oEmbed on the public site: pasted URLs no longer become players, the wp-embed script is not loaded for visitors, and the public oEmbed REST route is closed. Editors still retain oEmbed inside the block editor and authenticated REST.

Who is this for?

Sites that embed media manually (blocks, shortcodes, or custom players)
Performance-focused brochure and marketing sites that do not need auto-embeds
Agencies shipping lean defaults without a separate “disable embeds” plugin

Features

Disable front-end auto-embeds

Stops WordPress from turning pasted URLs into embedded players for visitors.

Remove wp-embed script

Deregisters the public wp-embed script so pages skip that extra JS request.

Close public oEmbed REST

Removes the public /oembed/1.0/embed endpoint while keeping it for logged-in editors.

Cleaner head markup

Strips oEmbed discovery links and related embed rewrite / shortcode behavior on the public site.

Use Cases

Corporate brochure sites
Sites that never paste YouTube, Twitter, or other oEmbed URLs into classic content can drop unused embed discovery and scripts.

Landing pages with custom players
Marketing pages that embed video through custom blocks or third-party players benefit from fewer WordPress embed assets.

Agency lean defaults
Replace a single-purpose “Disable Embeds” plugin with one toggle in WP PowerSuite when standardizing Speed baselines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Disable oEmbed Auto-Embeds module do in WP PowerSuite?
It turns off WordPress oEmbed on the public site: no auto-embeds from pasted URLs, no public wp-embed script, and no public oEmbed REST endpoint for visitors. Editors keep oEmbed in the block editor and authenticated REST.
How do I enable Disable oEmbed Auto-Embeds in WP PowerSuite?
Open WP PowerSuite → Modules, enable Disable oEmbed Auto-Embeds, then clear page cache if you use one.
Who should use Disable oEmbed Auto-Embeds?
Anyone who handles media and links themselves and wants faster public pages without WordPress auto-embed overhead—especially brochure sites and agency baselines.
Will existing embed blocks still work?
Existing embed blocks may still render. New front-end auto-embed discovery and the embed shortcode for visitors are disabled.
Is Disable oEmbed Auto-Embeds a free or Pro module in WP PowerSuite?
It is included (free) with WP PowerSuite. Enable it from the Modules hub; disabled modules do not load at runtime.