# Export Comment Author Ema… vs Remove links from comments

> Export Comment Author Ema… vs Remove links from comments compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Remove links from comments comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Export Comment Author Emails.

**Remove links from comments comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Export Comment Author Emails.** Choose Export Comment Author Emails if you care most about download trend, last updated and tested up to. Choose Remove links from comments if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | Export Comment Author Emails – Build email list | Remove links from comments |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 200+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 47 | 100 ✅ |
| Download trend | +51.6% ✅ | +20.5% |
| Rating | — | 4.5/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 4 ✅ |
| Health score | 23/100 | 32/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 8 years ago ✅ | 10 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 5.0.30 ✅ | WP 4.7.0 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Feb 2019 | Sep 2013 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Export Comment Author Emails or Remove links from comments?
Remove links from comments comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Export Comment Author Emails. Choose Export Comment Author Emails if you care most about download trend, last updated and tested up to. Choose Remove links from comments if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is Export Comment Author Emails more popular than Remove links from comments?
Remove links from comments is the more popular of the two with 200+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Export Comment Author Emails.

### Can I use Export Comment Author Emails and Remove links from comments together?
Both plugins cover comment author, 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 Export Comment Author Emails and Remove links from comments 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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