Disable Comments vs Disable XMLRPC Methods (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, Disable Comments has a higher user rating (3.7/5 from 23 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Comments has accumulated 988K+ total downloads while Disable XMLRPC Methods has 2.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable Comments | Disable XMLRPC Methods | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 23 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 988K+ | ◄ | 2.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2011 | |
| Age | 9 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.1+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.26 | 1.0 |
Rating
3.7/5Disable Comments
◄Disable XMLRPC MethodsN/A
Total Reviews
23Disable Comments
◄Disable XMLRPC Methods0
Active Installs
100K+Disable Comments
◄Disable XMLRPC Methods10
Total Downloads
988K+Disable Comments
◄Disable XMLRPC Methods2.2K+
Support Resolution
100%Disable Comments
Disable XMLRPC MethodsN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoDisable Comments
◄Disable XMLRPC Methods15 years ago
First Released
2017Disable Comments
Disable XMLRPC Methods2011
Age
9 yearsDisable Comments
Disable XMLRPC Methods15 years
WP Requires
3.1+Disable Comments
Disable XMLRPC Methodsfalse+
PHP Requires
false+Disable Comments
Disable XMLRPC Methodsfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable Comments
Disable XMLRPC MethodsFree
Latest Version
1.0.26Disable Comments
Disable XMLRPC Methods1.0
Rating Breakdown
Disable Comments
3.7/5(23 reviews)
5
65%
4
0%
3
4%
2
0%
1
30%
Disable XMLRPC Methods
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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!
Disable XMLRPC Methods Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disable Comments or Disable XMLRPC Methods more popular?
Disable Comments has 100K+ active installations while Disable XMLRPC Methods has 10. Disable Comments is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Comments or Disable XMLRPC Methods?
Disable Comments has a 3.7/5 rating from 23 reviews, while Disable XMLRPC Methods has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable Comments and Disable XMLRPC Methods free?
Disable Comments is free and Disable XMLRPC Methods is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Comments or Disable XMLRPC Methods?
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 XMLRPC Methods was last updated 15 years ago.
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