PhpSword Disable Comments
v1.1by Pradnyankur Nikam · updated 4 years ago
Disable Comments from your WordPress website.
- Rank
- #12,898
- Down81 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 215
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.4K
- 7,388 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PhpSword Disable Comments at a glance
PhpSword Disable Comments is a WordPress plugin by Pradnyankur Nikam with 200+ active installs, the #12,898 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Jul 31, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “PhpSword”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats89 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PhpSword Disable Comments |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 215 · -4.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 215 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 218 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 218 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 219 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 220 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 221 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 219 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 220 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 220 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 220 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 224 |
Rank over time
#12,898 · down 164 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,898 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,817 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,790 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,786 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,767 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,737 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,701 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,748 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,720 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,694 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,730 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,726 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,740 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,734 |
Growth %
Average -0.31% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -1.38% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.91% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.79% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
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%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 30, 2014
- Last updated
- Jul 31, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PhpSword Disable Comments
How many websites use PhpSword Disable Comments?
PhpSword Disable Comments is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,898 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PhpSword Disable Comments been downloaded?
7,388 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was PhpSword Disable Comments last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Jul 31, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is PhpSword Disable Comments compatible with the latest WordPress?
PhpSword Disable Comments’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 PhpSword Disable Comments still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PhpSword Disable Comments have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to PhpSword Disable Comments?
The plugins most like PhpSword Disable Comments, by the tags they share, are Disable Comments (1M+), Disable Comments (100K+) and Disable Comments (9K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 215 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 7.4K |
| Author | Pradnyankur Nikam |
| First released | Nov 30, 2014 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 31, 2022 |
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