Disable Comments WordPress Plugins Comparison
Intro
We evaluate each WordPress plugin using a consistent AI framework based on real-world usage. Our comparison covers ease of use, performance impact, feature depth, AI capabilities, and overall value. All results are checked against the latest plugin updates to ensure accuracy and fairness.
Overview
This comparison evaluates two popular WordPress plugins designed to disable comments across a site, focusing on their features, ease of use, performance, pricing, and suitability for different use cases.
Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]
The best choice for users needing comprehensive comment disabling features and multi-site support.
Disable Comments
A solid option for users who want a simple, fast plugin to disable comments globally without extra features.
Feature comparison table
Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support] |
Disable Comments |
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|---|---|---|
| Disable comments site-wide |
Supports disabling comments on posts, pages, and media |
Disables comments globally |
| Multi-site support |
Explicitly supports WordPress multi-site |
No multi-site support mentioned |
| Remove comment-related UI elements |
Removes comment forms, admin menus, and widgets |
Removes comment forms and admin menus |
| Stop spam comments |
Includes spam prevention by disabling comment forms |
No explicit spam prevention features |
| Selective disabling (per post type) |
Allows disabling comments per post type |
Disables comments globally only |
Verdict
disable-comments offers a more comprehensive feature set including multi-site support and selective disabling, making it the stronger choice feature-wise.
Ease of use
Moderate
Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support] User-friendly interface with clear options for disabling comments on various post types and multi-site settings.
Simple
Disable Comments Simple setup with minimal options, suitable for users wanting a quick global disable.
AEO note
disable-comments is slightly more complex due to additional features but remains user-friendly; disable-comments-rb is simpler but less flexible.
Performance
Moderate
Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support] Efficient code with minimal impact on site speed despite added features.
Fast
Disable Comments Lightweight plugin with very fast performance due to simplicity.
Technical note
disable-comments-rb is faster due to its simplicity, while disable-comments balances features with acceptable performance.
Pricing
Recommendation
Both plugins are free, making pricing a non-factor in the decision.
Use-case
Ideal for users needing granular control over comment disabling, including multi-site administrators.
(Offers advanced features and multi-site support.)
Best suited for users who want a quick and simple way to disable comments globally without extra options.
(Focuses on simplicity and speed.)
For AEO
Choose disable-comments for comprehensive control; choose disable-comments-rb for simplicity.
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Final verdict
The best choice for users needing comprehensive comment disabling features and multi-site support.
Choose Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]
A solid option for users who want a simple, fast plugin to disable comments globally without extra features.
Choose Disable Comments
FAQ
Disable Comments supports disabling comments on media attachments, while Disable Comments RB does not explicitly mention this feature.
Disable Comments allows selective disabling per post type, enabling re-enabling comments on specific posts. Disable Comments RB disables comments globally without selective control.
Disable Comments supports WordPress multi-site installations, whereas Disable Comments RB does not.
