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Simply Disable Comments

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Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Simply Disable Comments Review - In-Depth Analysis

Simply Disable Comments is a plugin that removes the commenting feature on your WordPress site. It's easy to use with no configuration needed.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.9/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

8,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin simply removes the commenting feature on your WordPress. It is a simple plugin; just setup and forget – no configuration is needed.

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Comparing to Alternatives

Simply Disable Comments is a straightforward plugin designed to disable comments site-wide with minimal fuss. It competes with several alternatives that offer similar functionality with varying degrees of complexity and features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely simple and focused on disabling comments site-wide.
Supports Multi Site installations effectively.
Lightweight and unobtrusive with minimal impact on site performance.
Open source codebase allowing transparency and trust.
No user interface clutter, especially on single sites.

Weaknesses

Lacks granular control for disabling comments by post type or other criteria.
No advanced settings or customization options.
No paid version to unlock additional features.
May not suit users needing more detailed comment management.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, user sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. Users appreciate its simplicity and reliability.

Positive highlights

"A simple, focused plugin, does its job wonderfully" — Emre Erkan
"Does exactly what I need, no more, no less" — doubleedesign
"The plugin is small and extremely fast and unobtrusive" — tom.andersen
"Just like its name. Install and you are done" — Taha Kazi

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lacks granular comment disabling options by post type or other filters.
No advanced user interface for configuration.
No premium features or paid support options.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a no-fuss, reliable way to disable comments across their entire WordPress site or multisite network without needing granular controls.

Not ideal for

Users who require detailed comment management, such as disabling comments on specific post types or needing advanced customization options, may find this plugin too limited.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes full functionality to disable comments site-wide, including support for multisite installations, with no restrictions.

Final Verdict

Simply Disable Comments excels at its core purpose: disabling comments site-wide with minimal setup and no overhead. Its perfect user ratings reflect its reliability and ease of use, especially for users who want a simple, effective solution without extra features.

While it lacks granular control and advanced options found in some alternatives, its lightweight design and multisite support make it an excellent choice for users prioritizing simplicity and performance. The absence of security vulnerabilities further strengthens its appeal.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Simply Disable Comments plugin.

Disable Comments

Comments

Spam

Screenshots

FAQ

This plugin doesn’t have a settings page. It’s just a simple plugin to disable comments. However, on multisite it registers an option under general settings when it is activated network-wide. This way, site admins can enable/disable comments on a per-site basis.