Disable Comments vs Simply Disable Comments (2026)

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

Disable Comments

Disable Comments

5(4)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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Simply Disable Comments

Simply Disable Comments

5(4)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Simply Disable Comments

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable Comments has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable Comments has accumulated 25K+ total downloads while Simply Disable Comments has 17K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Disable Comments
Simply Disable Comments5/5
Total Reviews
4Disable Comments
Simply Disable Comments4
Active Installs
10K+Disable Comments
Simply Disable Comments5.0K+
Total Downloads
25K+Disable Comments
Simply Disable Comments17K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable Comments
Simply Disable CommentsN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoDisable Comments
Simply Disable Comments4 months ago
First Released
2018Disable Comments
Simply Disable Comments2023
Age
8 yearsDisable Comments
Simply Disable Comments3 years
WP Requires
4.0+Disable Comments
Simply Disable Comments5.0+
PHP Requires
5.0.0+Disable Comments
Simply Disable Comments7.2+
Business Model
FreeDisable Comments
Simply Disable CommentsFree
Latest Version
1.0.4Disable Comments
Simply Disable Comments0.3

Rating Breakdown

Disable Comments

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Simply Disable Comments

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Disable Comments Reviews

by Charlie

Please update

Thanks for making a super easy plug. Please would you check this plugin is compatible with the latest version of WordPress. It is always concerning installing a plugin that has not been updated in a y

by itsemast

Really nice and simple plugin

I liked this plugin very much. Would be cool if you also created “Disable Posts” plugin that works similarly (I only want Pages, not Posts).

by tflight

Simple, effective, no config ✅

The type of plugin I just love… does exactly what it says, no configuration necessary, source readable and understandable in minutes.

Simply Disable Comments Reviews

by Taha Kazi

Just like its name

Install and you are done, thats it.

by tom.andersen

What we all want. Just install it. Done.

The code is open source, which is great. The plugin is small and extremely fast and unobtrusive. No UI (well on multisite there is a simple UI). What my customers want.

by doubleedesign

Does exactly what I need, no more, no less

While some sites need more granular comment disabling/enabling functionality (e.g., by post type), for the vast majority of my clients’ sites I just want them disabled site-wide. This plugin does so s

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable Comments or Simply Disable Comments more popular?
Disable Comments has 10K+ active installations while Simply Disable Comments has 5.0K+. Disable Comments is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable Comments or Simply Disable Comments?
Disable Comments has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Simply Disable Comments has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Disable Comments and Simply Disable Comments free?
Disable Comments is free and Simply Disable Comments is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable Comments or Simply Disable Comments?
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 years ago and Simply Disable Comments was last updated 4 months ago.

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