# Disable Comments vs Most Popular Posts

> Disable Comments vs Most Popular Posts compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Disable Comments comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Most Popular Posts.

**Disable Comments comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Most Popular Posts.** Choose Disable Comments if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Most Popular Posts if you care most about download trend.

| | Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support] | Most Popular Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 1M+ ✅ | 100+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 319.5K ✅ | 85 |
| Download trend | -63.3% | +23.2% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 2/5 |
| Reviews | 281 ✅ | 1 |
| Health score | 84/100 ✅ | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 1 month ago ✅ | 14 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.7 ✅ | WP 3.5.2 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ | Any |
| First released | May 2011 | Aug 2008 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Disable Comments or Most Popular Posts?
Disable Comments comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Most Popular Posts. Choose Disable Comments if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Most Popular Posts if you care most about download trend.

### Is Disable Comments more popular than Most Popular Posts?
Disable Comments is the more popular of the two with 1M+ active installs, compared with 100+ for Most Popular Posts.

### Can I use Disable Comments and Most Popular Posts together?
Both plugins cover comments, 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 Most Popular Posts 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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