# Disable Comments vs SlimPress

> Disable Comments vs SlimPress compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Disable Comments comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against SlimPress.

**Disable Comments comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against SlimPress.** Choose Disable Comments if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose SlimPress if you care most about last updated.

| | Disable Comments | SlimPress – Disable Unused Features, Heartbeat & XML-RPC |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100K+ ✅ | 30+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 54.6K ✅ | 686 |
| Download trend | +506.8% ✅ | 0% |
| Rating | 3.8/5 | — |
| Reviews | 25 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 90/100 ✅ | 67/100 |
| Last updated | 4 weeks ago | 2 weeks ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 | WP 7.1.3 |
| Support resolved | 100% | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Jun 2017 | Sep 2026 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Disable Comments or SlimPress?
Disable Comments comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against SlimPress. Choose Disable Comments if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose SlimPress if you care most about last updated.

### Is Disable Comments more popular than SlimPress?
Disable Comments is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with 30+ for SlimPress.

### Can I use Disable Comments and SlimPress together?
Both plugins cover disable, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Disable Comments and SlimPress free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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