# Best Author Link Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 4 author link plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Hide Comment Author Link, Remove links from comments, Disable Comment Author Links.

| # | 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 |
| 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

### What is the most popular author link plugin for WordPress?
Hide Comment Author Link is the most popular author link plugin with 1K+ active installs and a 4.1/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many author link plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 4 plugins tagged “author link” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these author link plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 4 author link plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/author-link/ · Generated 2026-10-12 03:21 UTC by PageForge