Hide "Comments are closed" Text
v1.0.0by Arshad Hussain · updated 10 years ago
This plugin hide the text "Comments are closed" in comment section of post.
- Rank
- #19,235
- Down69 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 66
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.2K
- 3,214 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hide "Comments are closed" Text at a glance
Hide "Comments are closed" Text is a WordPress plugin by Arshad Hussain with 60+ active installs, the #19,235 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Aug 12, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 7 plugins tagged “closed”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats61 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hide "Comments are closed" Text |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 66 · -7.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 71 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 71 |
Rank over time
#19,235 · down 227 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #19,235 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,166 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,246 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,224 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,195 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,205 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,161 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,985 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,008 |
Growth %
Average -0.91% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -7.04% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.0
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 1, 2016
- Last updated
- Aug 12, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hide "Comments are closed" Text
How many websites use Hide "Comments are closed" Text?
Hide "Comments are closed" Text is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,235 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hide "Comments are closed" Text been downloaded?
3,214 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Hide "Comments are closed" Text last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Aug 12, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Hide "Comments are closed" Text compatible with the latest WordPress?
Hide "Comments are closed" Text’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 Hide "Comments are closed" Text 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 Hide "Comments are closed" Text have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Hide "Comments are closed" Text?
The plugins most like Hide "Comments are closed" Text, by the tags they share, are Hide Comments Feature (1K+), Simple No Comments (1K+) and Hide/Remove Metadata (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 66 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 3.2K |
| Author | Arshad Hussain |
| First released | Aug 1, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 12, 2016 |
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