# Advanced Comment Control

> Advanced Comment Control has 10+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews and 51 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Advanced Comment Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Ever had someone comment on a post on your site that is really old? With the Advanced Comment Control plugin you can automatically disable commenting on old posts, or only allow certain roles to comment on certain post…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,871
- **Downloads (30 days):** 51 (+30.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** May 23, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Lew Ayotte (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/layotte/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-comment-control/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [advanced](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advanced/) | #37 | 47 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,022 |
| [disable](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable/) | >100 | 164 |
| [pings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pings/) | #2 | 3 |
| [trackbacks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/trackbacks/) | #6 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| advanced | >100 | 10,000 |
| comments | >100 | 9,090 |
| disable | >100 | 10,000 |
| pings | >100 | 725 |
| trackbacks | >100 | 270 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Rich Text Tools for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-rich-text-tools/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (20) | Feb 27, 2019 | 44/100 |
| 2 | [WordPress Beta Tester](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordpress-beta-tester/) | 2K+ | 4/5 (47) | Aug 13, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [oik](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/oik/) | 2K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Sep 5, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 4 | [Admin Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-search/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (18) | May 28, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [ONet Regenerate Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/onet-regenerate-thumbnails/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (11) | Nov 28, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [Advanced Custom Fields – Location Field add-on](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields-location-field-add-on/) | 900+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 28, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [Flexible Content Extended for Advanced Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-flexible-content-extended/) | 600+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 24, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 8 | [Multiple Sidebars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/multiple-sidebars/) | 600+ | 4.4/5 (8) | Apr 8, 2014 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [Global Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/global-custom-fields/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Mar 24, 2021 | 37/100 |
| 10 | [Query Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/query-filter/) | 100+ | 1/5 (1) | Jul 25, 2015 | 20/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Advanced Comment Control free?
Yes. Advanced Comment Control is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Advanced Comment Control safe to use in 2026?
Advanced Comment Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Advanced Comment Control?
Advanced Comment Control is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,871 times since it launched in September 2014. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Advanced Comment Control work with WordPress 7.1?
Advanced Comment Control 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 Advanced Comment Control last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on May 23, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Advanced Comment Control?
Advanced Comment Control is developed and maintained by Lew Ayotte.

### What are the best alternatives to Advanced Comment Control?
The most popular alternatives to Advanced Comment Control are Advanced Rich Text Tools fo… (3K+ installs), WordPress Beta Tester (2K+ installs) and oik (2K+ installs).


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