Link Whisper Free vs Disable Author Archives (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Link Whisper Free

Link Whisper Free

4(119)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 weeks ago
View Link Whisper Free
VS
Disable Author Archives

Disable Author Archives

4.4(7)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Disable Author Archives

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable Author Archives has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 7 reviews) while Link Whisper Free leads in active installations (30K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Link Whisper Free has accumulated 853K+ total downloads while Disable Author Archives has 72K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4/5Link Whisper Free
Disable Author Archives4.4/5
Total Reviews
119Link Whisper Free
Disable Author Archives7
Active Installs
30K+Link Whisper Free
Disable Author Archives10K+
Total Downloads
853K+Link Whisper Free
Disable Author Archives72K+
Support Resolution
0%Link Whisper Free
Disable Author ArchivesN/A
Last Updated
4 weeks agoLink Whisper Free
Disable Author Archives4 months ago
First Released
2020Link Whisper Free
Disable Author Archives2018
Age
6 yearsLink Whisper Free
Disable Author Archives8 years
WP Requires
4.6+Link Whisper Free
Disable Author Archives2.9+
PHP Requires
5.6+Link Whisper Free
Disable Author Archivesfalse+
Business Model
FreeLink Whisper Free
Disable Author ArchivesFree
Latest Version
0.9.2Link Whisper Free
Disable Author Archives1.3.5

Rating Breakdown

Link Whisper Free

4/5(119 reviews)
5
69%
4
7%
3
1%
2
7%
1
17%

Disable Author Archives

4.4/5(7 reviews)
5
86%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
14%

Recent Reviews

Link Whisper Free Reviews

by tischo

Great plugin and support

The plugin works just as expected and should be everyones choice for internal linking. It will always be our go to solution for an internal linking plugin. The support is also great and answers fast.

by micheallgarcia

Very Helpful Plugin for Internal Linking

I have been using Link Whisper on my WordPress sites for a while, and it has been genuinely helpful for managing internal links. The plugin suggests relevant links while writing or editing posts, whic

by ChrisL

Admin dashboard advert cannot be dismissed.

Annoying advert for discount coupon which comes back after being dismissed.

Disable Author Archives Reviews

by net

Excellent plugin!

A simple and effective plugin. Excellent communication with the developer.

by dichternebel

Works!

Does the job. Thanks for sharing!

by nicklasbordum

Messed up my whole site

It messed up my whole site… Don’t know how to get the old site back

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Link Whisper Free or Disable Author Archives more popular?
Link Whisper Free has 30K+ active installations while Disable Author Archives has 10K+. Link Whisper Free is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Link Whisper Free or Disable Author Archives?
Link Whisper Free has a 4/5 rating from 119 reviews, while Disable Author Archives has a 4.4/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are Link Whisper Free and Disable Author Archives free?
Link Whisper Free is free and Disable Author Archives is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Link Whisper Free or Disable Author Archives?
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?
Link Whisper Free was last updated 4 weeks ago and Disable Author Archives was last updated 4 months ago.

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