Custom Comment Links
Ever wish you could remove links inside comments, or their author’s website?
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Custom Comment Links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Custom Comment Links stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comment | >100 |
| comment link | >100 |
| custom | >100 |
| custom comment links | >100 |
| links | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Custom Comment Links
From the official readme · v0.2.1Description
Ever wish you could remove links inside comments, or their author’s website?
With this simple plugin you can customize how your site’s comment links are shown for author and content.
Enable this plugin and select if:
- Users with post editing capabilities are affected by the settings.
- The comment author’s website link is loaded.
- Any links in the comments are unset or moved next to the link text inside parenthesis.
Changelog
Makes options page easier to understand.
0.2.1
- Update code to work with PHP 8.1
- Clean up logic to speed up plugin performance.
0.2
- Remove setting to disable the comment author website input field on comment forms.
- Add option to bypass priviledged users, those who can edit posts, from the plugin settings.
0.1.3
- Fix typo.
- Fix file structure.
0.1.2
- Fix options page to be more clear.
0.1.1
- Added option page so every feature can be enabled/disabled.
- Added internationalization support.
0.1.0
- Initial version.
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FAQ
Custom Comment Links: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Is Custom Comment Links free?
Yes. Custom Comment Links is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Custom Comment Links safe to use in 2026?
Custom Comment Links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Custom Comment Links?
Custom Comment Links is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,171 times since it launched in June 2019. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.
Does Custom Comment Links work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Comment Links is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.14, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Custom Comment Links need?
Custom Comment Links requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Custom Comment Links last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.1, was released on March 1, 2023 (4 years ago).
Who makes Custom Comment Links?
Custom Comment Links is developed and maintained by Sergio Scabuzzo.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Comment Links?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Comment Links are Bulk Delete Comments (5K+ installs), DCO Comment Attachment (5K+ installs) and One Click Close Comments (5K+ installs).
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