# Comments

> Comments has 100+ active installs and 84 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**You can find the settings page under Comments > Settings in the dashboard.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 10,697
- **Downloads (30 days):** 84 (+31.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 9, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.32
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rock Solid (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mikewire_rocksolid/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-comments/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment/) | #44 | 246 |
| [comment form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment-form/) | #13 | 25 |
| [commenting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/commenting/) | #1 | 9 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comment | >100 | 8,887 |
| comment form | >100 | 3,506 |
| commenting | >100 | 369 |
| comments | >100 | 8,886 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AnyComment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anycomment/) | 5K+ | 4.8/5 (156) | May 14, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 2 | [DCO Comment Attachment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dco-comment-attachment/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Oct 2, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 3 | [Bulk Delete Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-delete-comments/) | 5K+ | 4.1/5 (12) | Jul 13, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 4 | [One Click Close Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-click-close-comments/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Apr 17, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 5 | [Comments Like Dislike](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comments-like-dislike/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (38) | Sep 28, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Comment Reply Email Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-reply-email-notification/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (33) | Aug 13, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 7 | [Relative URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relative-url/) | 2K+ | 4.2/5 (26) | Aug 11, 2021 | 41/100 |
| 8 | [Decent Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/decent-comments/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (20) | Jan 6, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 9 | [Anti-spam Reloaded](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anti-spam-reloaded/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (14) | Aug 15, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 10 | [cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cbnet-multi-author-comment-notification/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Apr 13, 2016 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Comments safe to use in 2026?
Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Comments?
Comments is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,697 times since it launched in July 2014. It was downloaded 84 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Comments last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on December 9, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Comments?
Comments is developed and maintained by Rock Solid.

### What are the best alternatives to Comments?
The most popular alternatives to Comments are AnyComment (5K+ installs), DCO Comment Attachment (5K+ installs) and Bulk Delete Comments (5K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-comments/ · Generated 2026-10-05 06:30 UTC by PageForge