Hide Trackbacks vs Default Trackbacks (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Default Trackbacks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Hide Trackbacks leads in active installations (400 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hide Trackbacks has accumulated 17K+ total downloads while Default Trackbacks has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hide Trackbacks | Default Trackbacks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 17K+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 16 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Age | 15 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.8+ | 2.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.7 | 2.0 |
Rating
4.7/5Hide Trackbacks
►Default Trackbacks5/5
Total Reviews
6Hide Trackbacks
◄Default Trackbacks1
Active Installs
400Hide Trackbacks
◄Default Trackbacks10
Total Downloads
17K+Hide Trackbacks
◄Default Trackbacks1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AHide Trackbacks
Default TrackbacksN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoHide Trackbacks
◄Default Trackbacks16 years ago
First Released
2011Hide Trackbacks
Default Trackbacks2009
Age
15 yearsHide Trackbacks
Default Trackbacks17 years
WP Requires
5.8+Hide Trackbacks
Default Trackbacks2.5+
PHP Requires
7.0+Hide Trackbacks
Default Trackbacksfalse+
Business Model
FreeHide Trackbacks
Default TrackbacksFree
Latest Version
1.1.7Hide Trackbacks
Default Trackbacks2.0
Rating Breakdown
Hide Trackbacks
4.7/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
17%
2
0%
1
0%
Default Trackbacks
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hide Trackbacks or Default Trackbacks more popular?
Hide Trackbacks has 400 active installations while Default Trackbacks has 10. Hide Trackbacks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hide Trackbacks or Default Trackbacks?
Hide Trackbacks has a 4.7/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Default Trackbacks has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Hide Trackbacks and Default Trackbacks free?
Hide Trackbacks is free and Default Trackbacks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hide Trackbacks or Default Trackbacks?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Hide Trackbacks was last updated 3 months ago and Default Trackbacks was last updated 16 years ago.
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