Disable / Hide Comment URL
Disable/Hide Comment URL lets you hide the URL/Website input field from the WordPress inbuilt comments block.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 8
- Active installs
- 500+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 2 Sep 2011
- Added
- Sep 2011
- Requires WP
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- WP 3.2.1
- Downloads
- 17,131
Our analysis
AI-assistedDisable / Hide Comment URL is a WordPress plugin that removes the URL field from the comment box. By doing so, it aims to prevent automated bots from posting spam links on your website, which can help maintain your site's SEO integrity.
This plugin is straightforward to use; you simply activate it, and the URL input box is no longer displayed. It is designed for those who want to reduce spam in their comment sections without the need for complex solutions.
Best for: This plugin is suitable for website owners looking to reduce comment spam.
What it does well
- ✓Removes the URL field from comment forms
- ✓Helps prevent spam links from automated bots
- ✓Lightweight with no Javascript or AJAX
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on compatibility with newer WordPress versions
- •Last updated in September 2011
Verdict
Disable / Hide Comment URL provides a simple solution for managing comment spam by removing the URL field. However, its age and lack of recent updates may be a consideration for some users.
From the developer
Sachin Khosla's own description of Disable / Hide Comment URL, lightly tidied.
This plugin will allow you to remove the URL option from the comment box. This prevents automated bots to post spam links on your website. It helps your website retain the SEO Juice.
This is a lightweight very simple plugin. No Javascript, ajax hack.
Usage
Simply activate the plugin and the URL input text box will not appear.