Disable Comments vs Disable Author Archives (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Disable Author Archives
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Disable Author Archives has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 7 reviews) while Disable Comments leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Comments has accumulated 987K+ total downloads while Disable Author Archives has 72K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable Comments | Disable Author Archives | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ► | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 23 | ◄ | 7 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 987K+ | ◄ | 72K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2018 | |
| Age | 9 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.1+ | 2.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.26 | 1.3.5 |
Rating Breakdown
Disable Comments
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Disable Comments averaged approximately 311 daily downloads while Disable Author Archives averaged 20.
Recent Reviews
Disable Comments Reviews
Still working!
Good to see this plugin is still being updated!
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 Author Archives Reviews
Excellent plugin!
A simple and effective plugin. Excellent communication with the developer.
Works!
Does the job. Thanks for sharing!
Messed up my whole site
It messed up my whole site… Don’t know how to get the old site back
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