Hide Text Shortcode vs HTMLComment (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, HTMLComment has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Hide Text Shortcode leads in active installations (400 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hide Text Shortcode has accumulated 2.4K+ total downloads while HTMLComment has 1.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hide Text Shortcode | HTMLComment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 1 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 2.4K+ | ◄ | 1.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ◄ | 16 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2010 | |
| Age | 10 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.9+ | 1.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1 | 0.1 |
Rating
N/AHide Text Shortcode
►HTMLComment5/5
Total Reviews
0Hide Text Shortcode
►HTMLComment1
Active Installs
400Hide Text Shortcode
◄HTMLComment10
Total Downloads
2.4K+Hide Text Shortcode
◄HTMLComment1.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AHide Text Shortcode
HTMLCommentN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoHide Text Shortcode
◄HTMLComment16 years ago
First Released
2016Hide Text Shortcode
HTMLComment2010
Age
10 yearsHide Text Shortcode
HTMLComment16 years
WP Requires
3.9+Hide Text Shortcode
HTMLComment1.0+
PHP Requires
false+Hide Text Shortcode
HTMLCommentfalse+
Business Model
FreeHide Text Shortcode
HTMLCommentFree
Latest Version
1.1Hide Text Shortcode
HTMLComment0.1
Rating Breakdown
Hide Text Shortcode
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
HTMLComment
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hide Text Shortcode or HTMLComment more popular?
Hide Text Shortcode has 400 active installations while HTMLComment has 10. Hide Text Shortcode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hide Text Shortcode or HTMLComment?
Hide Text Shortcode has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while HTMLComment has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Hide Text Shortcode and HTMLComment free?
Hide Text Shortcode is free and HTMLComment is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hide Text Shortcode or HTMLComment?
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 Text Shortcode was last updated 9 years ago and HTMLComment was last updated 16 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.