# Remove links from comments

> Remove links from comments has 200+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 100 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Remove links from comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 4,639
- **Downloads (30 days):** 100 (+20.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 11, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Fivera (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/fivera/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/remove-links-from-comments/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [author link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-link/) | #2 | 4 |
| [comment author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment-author/) | #2 | 7 |
| [get_comment_author_link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/get_comment_author_link/) | #1 | 2 |
| [remove link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-link/) | #1 | 3 |
| [remove url](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-url/) | #3 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| author link | >100 | 5,849 |
| comment author | >100 | 2,581 |
| get_comment_author_link | #4 | 9 |
| remove link | >100 | 10,000 |
| remove url | >100 | 8,381 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## 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 |
| 3 | [Disable Comment Author Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comment-author-links/) | 100+ | — | Jun 27, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 4 | [Depict](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/depict/) | <10 | — | May 4, 2019 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remove links from comments free?
Yes. Remove links from comments is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Remove links from comments safe to use in 2026?
Remove links from comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Remove links from comments?
Remove links from comments is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,639 times since it launched in September 2013. It was downloaded 100 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Remove links from comments work with WordPress 7.1?
Remove links from comments is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Remove links from comments last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on December 11, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Remove links from comments?
Remove links from comments is developed and maintained by Fivera.

### What are the best alternatives to Remove links from comments?
The most popular alternatives to Remove links from comments are Hide Comment Author Link (1K+ installs), Disable Comment Author Links (100+ installs) and Depict (<10 installs).


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