# Gravatar Enhanced vs Hide "Comments are closed"

> Gravatar Enhanced vs Hide "Comments are closed" compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Gravatar Enhanced comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Hide "Comments are closed".

**Gravatar Enhanced comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Hide "Comments are closed".** Choose Gravatar Enhanced if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy | Hide "Comments are closed" |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100K+ ✅ | 70+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 2.5K ✅ | 174 |
| Download trend | +45.3% ✅ | +3.6% |
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 3 ✅ | 2 |
| Health score | 54/100 ✅ | 32/100 |
| Last updated | 7 months ago ✅ | 10 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.8.11 ✅ | WP 4.6.30 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Feb 2011 | Sep 2015 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Gravatar Enhanced or Hide "Comments are closed"?
Gravatar Enhanced comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Hide "Comments are closed". Choose Gravatar Enhanced if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is Gravatar Enhanced more popular than Hide "Comments are closed"?
Gravatar Enhanced is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with 70+ for Hide "Comments are closed".

### Can I use Gravatar Enhanced and Hide "Comments are closed" 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 Gravatar Enhanced and Hide "Comments are closed" 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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