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Disable Comments

v1.0.4

by wordpresssimpletools · updated 5 years ago

Completely disables comments functionality from backend and frontend. Just install it, nothing to configure!

commentsdisable commentsdiscussionremove comments
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Rank
#2,262
Down2 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 9,270
9K+ reported · High
Total downloads
28.3K
28,268 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
4 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +37.5% (30d)·Toward 10K+ · ETA ~7d

Disable Comments at a glance

Disable Comments is a WordPress plugin by wordpresssimpletools with 9K+ active installs, the #2,262 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times, 38% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.0.4 came out on Apr 14, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.7.21. Among the 42 plugins tagged “discussion”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2018.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

529 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Disable Comments Compare series
Downloads over time: 29 days across 1 series.102030Oct 10Oct 15Oct 19Oct 24Oct 29Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.7.21
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DateDisable Comments
Nov 7, 202616
Nov 6, 202627
Nov 5, 202612
Nov 4, 202614
Nov 3, 202623
Nov 2, 202620
Nov 1, 202626
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 202614
Oct 29, 202615
Oct 28, 202618
Oct 27, 202619
Oct 26, 202617
Oct 25, 202617
Oct 24, 202621
Oct 23, 202626
Oct 22, 202629
Oct 21, 202635
Oct 20, 202615
Oct 19, 202617
Oct 18, 202628
Oct 17, 202617
Oct 16, 202615
Oct 15, 202612
Oct 14, 202615
Oct 13, 202614
Oct 12, 20268
Oct 11, 202611
Oct 10, 202614

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 9,268 · -1.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.9.3K9.3K9.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.7.21
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20269,268
Nov 8, 20269,287
Nov 7, 20269,269
Nov 5, 20269,259
Nov 4, 20269,233
Nov 3, 20269,222
Nov 2, 20269,255
Nov 1, 20269,254
Oct 31, 20269,278
Oct 30, 20269,346
Oct 29, 20269,345
Oct 28, 20269,353
Oct 27, 20269,358

Rank over time

#2,262 · down 15 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#2.3K#2.3K#2.3KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.7.21
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#2,262
Nov 8, 2026#2,260
Nov 7, 2026#2,266
Nov 6, 2026#2,265
Nov 5, 2026#2,268
Nov 4, 2026#2,273
Nov 3, 2026#2,273
Nov 2, 2026#2,268
Nov 1, 2026#2,266
Oct 31, 2026#2,262
Oct 30, 2026#2,251
Oct 29, 2026#2,257
Oct 28, 2026#2,257
Oct 27, 2026#2,255
Oct 16, 2026#2,247

Growth %

Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.20%
Nov 8, 2026+0.19%
Nov 7, 2026+0.05%
Nov 5, 2026+0.28%
Nov 4, 2026+0.12%
Nov 3, 2026-0.36%
Nov 2, 2026+0.01%
Nov 1, 2026-0.26%
Oct 31, 2026-0.73%
Oct 30, 2026+0.01%
Oct 29, 2026-0.09%
Oct 28, 2026-0.05%

Active installs band

9K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.8.5K9K9.5KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.7.21
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20269K+
Nov 8, 20269K+
Nov 7, 20269K+
Nov 6, 20269K+
Nov 5, 20269K+
Nov 4, 20269K+
Nov 3, 20269K+
Nov 2, 20269K+
Nov 1, 20269K+
Oct 31, 20269K+
Oct 30, 20269K+
Oct 29, 20269K+
Oct 28, 20269K+
Oct 27, 20269K+
Oct 16, 20269K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #2257 → #2268Downloads -8.6%
    • Tested up to 5.7.20 → 5.7.21

Versions in use

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

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.4
Requires WordPress
4.0
Tested up to
5.7.21
Requires PHP
5.0.0
First released
Jul 20, 2018
Last updated
Apr 14, 2021
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Disable Comments

How many websites use Disable Comments?

Disable Comments is active on 9K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,262 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Disable Comments been downloaded?

28,268 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times. See download stats

When was Disable Comments last updated?

Version 1.0.4 came out on Apr 14, 2021 (5 years ago). See every release

Is Disable Comments compatible with the latest WordPress?

Disable Comments’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.7.21, 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.

Does Disable Comments have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Disable Comments. See its security record

Is Disable Comments still maintained?

Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Disable Comments have?

5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Disable Comments?

The plugins most like Disable Comments, by the tags they share, are No Page Comment (10K+), Comment Link Remove and Other Comment Tools (8K+) and Decent Comments (1K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

4 reviews

  • 5 stars: 4 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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Disable Comments
Estimated installs≈ 9,270
Reported installs9K+
Rating5.0
Reviews4
Total downloads28.3K
Authorwordpresssimpletools
First releasedJul 20, 2018
Version1.0.4
Requires WP4.0
Requires PHP5.0.0
Last updatedApr 14, 2021

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