Comment Author URL Stripper
v1.1by Nick Momrik · updated 11 years ago
Removes the comment author URL if it contains any of the specified words.
- Rank
- #28,432
- Up3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 22
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.1K
- 3,071 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Comment Author URL Stripper at a glance
Comment Author URL Stripper is a WordPress plugin by Nick Momrik with 20+ active installs, the #28,432 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1 came out on Dec 8, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 223 plugins tagged “url”, it ranks #93. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats38 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Comment Author URL Stripper |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 22 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 22 |
Rank over time
#28,432 · down 194 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #28,432 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #28,435 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #28,628 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #28,553 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #28,342 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #28,360 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #28,289 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #28,484 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,595 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #28,502 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #28,365 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,238 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +4.76% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -2.27% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +4.76% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -4.54% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 5, 2008
- Last updated
- Dec 8, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Comment Author URL Stripper
How many websites use Comment Author URL Stripper?
Comment Author URL Stripper is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #28,432 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Comment Author URL Stripper been downloaded?
3,071 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Comment Author URL Stripper last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Dec 8, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is Comment Author URL Stripper compatible with the latest WordPress?
Comment Author URL Stripper’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Comment Author URL Stripper still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Comment Author URL Stripper have?
No one has reviewed Comment Author URL Stripper on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Comment Author URL Stripper?
The plugins most like Comment Author URL Stripper, by the tags they share, are WP Author Slug (3K+), cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification (1K+) and Hide Author Archive (600+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 22 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.1K |
| Author | Nick Momrik |
| First released | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 8, 2015 |
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