# Hide "Comments are closed"

> Hide "Comments are closed" has 70+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 179 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Hide "Comments are closed" shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**On posts where comments are closed, the plugin will remove the text ‘Comments are closed.’ The plugin supports any languages/text domain, and will remove the text from themes and plugins.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 70+
- **Total downloads:** 5,148
- **Downloads (30 days):** 179 (+11.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 17, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Amitpal Singh (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/amitworkdesk/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hide-comments-are-closed/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,022 |
| [i18n](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/i18n/) | #19 | 62 |
| [l10n](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/l10n/) | #11 | 22 |
| [remove text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-text/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 9,067 |
| i18n | >100 | 2,124 |
| l10n | #58 | 101 |
| remove text | >100 | 8,927 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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 | 79/100 |
| 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 6, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 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 Hide "Comments are closed" free?
Yes. Hide "Comments are closed" is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Hide "Comments are closed" safe to use in 2026?
Hide "Comments are closed" shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Hide "Comments are closed"?
Hide "Comments are closed" is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,148 times since it launched in September 2015. It was downloaded 179 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Hide "Comments are closed" work with WordPress 7.1?
Hide "Comments are closed" is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Hide "Comments are closed" last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on October 17, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Hide "Comments are closed"?
Hide "Comments are closed" is developed and maintained by Amitpal Singh.

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


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