Disable Comments vs Disabler (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, Disabler has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while Disable Comments leads in active installations (100K+ vs 900). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Comments has accumulated 987K+ total downloads while Disabler has 27K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable Comments | Disabler | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 23 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 900 |
| Total Downloads | 987K+ | ◄ | 27K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2010 | |
| Age | 9 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.1+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 8.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.26 | 4.0.3 |
Rating
3.7/5Disable Comments
►Disabler5/5
Total Reviews
23Disable Comments
◄Disabler6
Active Installs
100K+Disable Comments
◄Disabler900
Total Downloads
987K+Disable Comments
◄Disabler27K+
Support Resolution
100%Disable Comments
DisablerN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoDisable Comments
◄Disabler1 year ago
First Released
2017Disable Comments
Disabler2010
Age
9 yearsDisable Comments
Disabler16 years
WP Requires
3.1+Disable Comments
Disabler6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Disable Comments
Disabler8.0+
Business Model
FreeDisable Comments
DisablerFree
Latest Version
1.0.26Disable Comments
Disabler4.0.3
Rating Breakdown
Disable Comments
3.7/5(23 reviews)
5
65%
4
0%
3
4%
2
0%
1
30%
Disabler
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Disable Comments Reviews
by tranxhdr
Still working!
Good to see this plugin is still being updated!
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!
Disabler Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disable Comments or Disabler more popular?
Disable Comments has 100K+ active installations while Disabler has 900. Disable Comments is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Comments or Disabler?
Disable Comments has a 3.7/5 rating from 23 reviews, while Disabler has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Disable Comments and Disabler free?
Disable Comments is free and Disabler is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Comments or Disabler?
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 Disabler was last updated 1 year ago.
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