Hide Comment Author Link vs Depict (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Hide Comment Author Link
4.1(9)
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Updated 5 months ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Hide Comment Author Link has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 9 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hide Comment Author Link has accumulated 29K+ total downloads while Depict has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hide Comment Author Link | Depict | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 9 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 29K+ | ◄ | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 months ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2017 | |
| Age | 13 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7 | 1.4 |
Rating
4.1/5Hide Comment Author Link
◄DepictN/A
Total Reviews
9Hide Comment Author Link
◄Depict0
Active Installs
1.0K+Hide Comment Author Link
◄Depict0
Total Downloads
29K+Hide Comment Author Link
◄Depict1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AHide Comment Author Link
DepictN/A
Last Updated
5 months agoHide Comment Author Link
◄Depict6 years ago
First Released
2013Hide Comment Author Link
Depict2017
Age
13 yearsHide Comment Author Link
Depict9 years
WP Requires
5.5+Hide Comment Author Link
Depict3.8+
PHP Requires
false+Hide Comment Author Link
Depictfalse+
Business Model
FreeHide Comment Author Link
DepictFree
Latest Version
1.7Hide Comment Author Link
Depict1.4
Rating Breakdown
Hide Comment Author Link
4.1/5(9 reviews)
5
56%
4
22%
3
11%
2
0%
1
11%
Depict
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Hide Comment Author Link Reviews
by Tyler Tork
It does prevent the link from being visible but…
doesn’t remove the field from the comment input form. As a result, commenters might enter a URL and it doesn’t appear when they view the comment, so it’s making them waste their time.
by hireauthority
Useless
Does nothing.
by Akshay Hallur
Not working
I’m using Thrive Themes – FocusBlog. It’s not working.
Depict Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hide Comment Author Link or Depict more popular?
Hide Comment Author Link has 1.0K+ active installations while Depict has 0. Hide Comment Author Link is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hide Comment Author Link or Depict?
Hide Comment Author Link has a 4.1/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Depict has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Hide Comment Author Link and Depict free?
Hide Comment Author Link is free and Depict is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hide Comment Author Link or Depict?
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 Comment Author Link was last updated 5 months ago and Depict was last updated 6 years ago.
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