# Disable Comment Author Links

> Disable Comment Author Links has 100+ active installs and 207 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 53/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Disable Comment Author Links works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.

**This plugin removes all hyperlinks from comment author user names. Commenters can provide a home page (or any) URL along with their comment on a lot of themes. This plugin will strip all links from commenter names…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 7,832
- **Downloads (30 days):** 207 (+13.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 53/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 27, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Corey Salzano (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/salzano/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/disable-comment-author-links/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-link/) | #3 | 4 |
| [comment author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment-author/) | #4 | 7 |
| [get_comment_author_link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/get_comment_author_link/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author link | #34 | 5,849 |
| comment author | #30 | 2,581 |
| get_comment_author_link | #2 | 9 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 78.5%
- 0.110826: 21.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Hide Comment Author Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-wp-comment-author-link/) | 1K+ | 4.1/5 (9) | Oct 25, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 2 | [Remove links from comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-links-from-comments/) | 200+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Dec 11, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Depict](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/depict/) | <10 | — | May 4, 2019 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Disable Comment Author Links free?
Yes. Disable Comment Author Links is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Disable Comment Author Links safe to use in 2026?
Disable Comment Author Links works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Disable Comment Author Links?
Disable Comment Author Links is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,832 times since it launched in August 2011. It was downloaded 207 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Disable Comment Author Links work with WordPress 7.1?
Disable Comment Author Links is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Disable Comment Author Links last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 27, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Disable Comment Author Links?
Disable Comment Author Links is developed and maintained by Corey Salzano.

### What are the best alternatives to Disable Comment Author Links?
The most popular alternatives to Disable Comment Author Links are Hide Comment Author Link (1K+ installs), Remove links from comments (200+ installs) and Depict (<10 installs).


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