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TC Comment Out

v2.0.0

by Tracy Rotton · updated 6 years ago

Comment out page and post content using a shortcode.

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Rank
#19,741
Down19 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 63
60+ reported · High
Total downloads
6.2K
6,205 all-time
Rating
4.5/5
2 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 70+ · ETA unknown

TC Comment Out at a glance

TC Comment Out is a WordPress plugin by Tracy Rotton with 60+ active installs, the #19,741 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.0.0 came out on Jun 14, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.4.25. Among the 29 plugins tagged “hide content”, it ranks #16. It was first released in 2011.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

66 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
TC Comment Out Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.0246Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.4.25
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DateTC Comment Out
Nov 2, 20264
Nov 1, 20267
Oct 31, 20262
Oct 30, 20262
Oct 29, 20263
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20265
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20264
Oct 16, 20261
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20263
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20267
Oct 9, 20263

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 63 · -14.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.6570Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.4.25
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202663
Nov 7, 202663
Nov 5, 202674
Nov 4, 202674
Nov 3, 202674
Nov 2, 202674
Nov 1, 202673
Oct 31, 202673
Oct 30, 202674
Oct 29, 202673
Oct 28, 202673
Oct 27, 202674

Rank over time

#19,741 · down 1,044 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 12 days across 1 series.#18.5K#19K#19.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.4.25
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#19,741
Nov 7, 2026#19,722
Nov 6, 2026#19,677
Nov 5, 2026#18,603
Nov 4, 2026#18,645
Nov 3, 2026#18,578
Nov 2, 2026#18,565
Nov 1, 2026#18,780
Oct 31, 2026#18,682
Oct 30, 2026#18,663
Oct 29, 2026#18,760
Oct 27, 2026#18,697

Growth %

Average -1.33% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-7.43%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026+1.37%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026-1.35%
Oct 30, 2026+1.37%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-1.35%

Active installs band

60+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.606570Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.4.25
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202660+
Nov 7, 202660+
Nov 6, 202670+
Nov 5, 202670+
Nov 4, 202670+
Nov 3, 202670+
Nov 2, 202670+
Nov 1, 202670+
Oct 31, 202670+
Oct 30, 202670+
Oct 29, 202670+
Oct 28, 202670+
Oct 27, 202670+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
    • Tested up to 5.4.24 → 5.4.25

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.0100%

Rating trend

4.5★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.0.0
Requires WordPress
2.5
Tested up to
5.4.25
Requires PHP
5.3.0
First released
Apr 25, 2011
Last updated
Jun 14, 2020
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about TC Comment Out

How many websites use TC Comment Out?

TC Comment Out 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 #19,741 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has TC Comment Out been downloaded?

6,205 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats

When was TC Comment Out last updated?

Version 2.0.0 came out on Jun 14, 2020 (6 years ago).

Is TC Comment Out compatible with the latest WordPress?

TC Comment Out’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.4.25, 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 TC Comment Out still maintained?

Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does TC Comment Out have?

4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to TC Comment Out?

The plugins most like TC Comment Out, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Shortcoder (100K+) and Column Shortcodes (60K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.5

★★★★★

2 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
  • 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★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.

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TC Comment Out
Estimated installs≈ 63
Reported installs60+
Rating4.5
Reviews2
Total downloads6.2K
AuthorTracy Rotton
First releasedApr 25, 2011
Version2.0.0
Requires WP2.5
Requires PHP5.3.0
Last updatedJun 14, 2020

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