# Easy Hide Form

> Easy Hide Form has <10 active installs and 64 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Easy Hide Form shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Simple Plugin for easy and quick hiding WordPress All Public Posts/CPT Reply/Comment Forms.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,428
- **Downloads (30 days):** 64 (+14.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 2, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.25
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** elixirlouise (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/elixirlouise/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-hide-form/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/form/) | >100 | 536 |
| [hide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide/) | >100 | 188 |
| [reply](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reply/) | #27 | 27 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 8,887 |
| form | >100 | 10,000 |
| hide | >100 | 9,784 |
| reply | >100 | 2,426 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (281) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 17, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-rb/) | 100K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Sep 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Disqus Comment System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disqus-comment-system/) | 30K+ | 2.7/5 (219) | Sep 23, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Throws SPAM Away](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/throws-spam-away/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 26, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Subscribe to Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/subscribe-to-comments/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (14) | Oct 29, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [Native PHP Sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-native-php-sessions/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Easy Hide Form free?
Yes. Easy Hide Form is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Easy Hide Form safe to use in 2026?
Easy Hide Form shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Easy Hide Form?
Easy Hide Form is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,428 times since it launched in March 2020. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Easy Hide Form work with WordPress 7.1?
Easy Hide Form is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.25, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Easy Hide Form need?
Easy Hide Form requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Easy Hide Form last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on March 2, 2020 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Easy Hide Form?
Easy Hide Form is developed and maintained by elixirlouise.

### What are the best alternatives to Easy Hide Form?
The most popular alternatives to Easy Hide Form are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).


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