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Disable Comments vs Disable Application Passwords (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Disable Comments

Disable Comments

3.7(23)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Disable Application Passwords

Disable Application Passwords

5(9)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable Application Passwords has a higher user rating (5/5 from 9 reviews) while Disable Comments leads in active installations (100K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Comments has accumulated 988K+ total downloads while Disable Application Passwords has 44K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.7/5Disable Comments
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Disable Application Passwords5/5
Total Reviews
23Disable Comments
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Disable Application Passwords9
Active Installs
100K+Disable Comments
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Disable Application Passwords2.0K+
Total Downloads
988K+Disable Comments
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Disable Application Passwords44K+
Support Resolution
100%Disable Comments
Disable Application PasswordsN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoDisable Comments
►
Disable Application Passwords1 week ago
First Released
2017Disable Comments
Disable Application Passwords2020
Age
9 yearsDisable Comments
Disable Application Passwords6 years
WP Requires
3.1+Disable Comments
Disable Application Passwords5.6+
PHP Requires
false+Disable Comments
Disable Application Passwords5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeDisable Comments
Disable Application PasswordsFree
Latest Version
1.0.26Disable Comments
Disable Application Passwords2.4

Rating Breakdown

Disable Comments

3.7/5(23 reviews)
5
65%
4
0%
3
4%
2
0%
1
30%

Disable Application Passwords

5/5(9 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Disable Comments Reviews

by tranxhdr

Still working!

Good to see this plugin is still being updated!

by [email protected]

Enable comments – not works

Enable comments – not works Disabling – works Ok.

by chakmear

Works like a charm, easy setup

Using it on many many websites because it’s so easy to setup, no extra settings or similar. Just disable comments. Thanks!

Disable Application Passwords Reviews

by tinaponting

Works Great

Works very great with the Latest, php / wordpress blogs of mine

by scoun

good work

very nice !

by Suki

a “must have”

You could do the same with a Filter, but you would never know if your code is still compatible with the new versions of wordpress. This simple plugin is a “must have” in every wordpress! Thank you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable Comments or Disable Application Passwords more popular?
Disable Comments has 100K+ active installations while Disable Application Passwords has 2.0K+. Disable Comments is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Comments or Disable Application Passwords?
Disable Comments has a 3.7/5 rating from 23 reviews, while Disable Application Passwords has a 5/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are Disable Comments and Disable Application Passwords free?
Disable Comments is free and Disable Application Passwords is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Comments or Disable Application Passwords?
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?
Disable Comments was last updated 4 months ago and Disable Application Passwords was last updated 1 week ago.

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