Uncomment – Disable Comments vs Comments Shield – Disable Comments &… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Uncomment – Disable Comments
100 active installs
Free
Comments Shield – Disable Comments &…
40 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Comments Shield – Disable Comments &… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Uncomment – Disable Comments leads in active installations (100 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Uncomment – Disable Comments has accumulated 49K+ total downloads while Comments Shield – Disable Comments &… has 818.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Uncomment – Disable Comments | Comments Shield – Disable Comments &… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 49K+ | ◄ | 818 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 6 months ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2025 | |
| Age | 5 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 6.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | 8.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.2 | 1.2.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Uncomment – Disable Comments
Comments Shield – Disable Comments &…
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