# Ajax Comment Preview

> Ajax Comment Preview has 50+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 3 reviews and 83 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Ajax Comment Preview shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Other preview plugins don’t know what sort of changes WordPress will make to a visitor’s comment, but this plugin uses AJAX and other buzzwords to send each previewed comment through WordPress’ inner voodoo.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 42,043
- **Downloads (30 days):** 83 (+31.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.4
- **Last updated:** Mar 6, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Michael Adams (mdawaffe) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mdawaffe/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ajax-comment-preview/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax/) | #70 | 336 |
| [comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment/) | #68 | 245 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,022 |
| [preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/preview/) | #26 | 102 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax | >100 | 8,443 |
| comment | >100 | 9,100 |
| comments | >100 | 9,095 |
| preview | >100 | 9,958 |

## Version adoption

- 2.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [zipaddr-jp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zipaddr-jp/) | 50K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 2, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [SearchWP Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchwp-live-ajax-search/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Aug 8, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Polls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-polls/) | 40K+ | 4.2/5 (136) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [WP-PostRatings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-postratings/) | 20K+ | 4.4/5 (178) | Sep 1, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [WPC AJAX Add to Cart for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpc-ajax-add-to-cart/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (18) | Sep 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 6 | [Ajax Cart AutoUpdate for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-cart-autoupdate-for-woocommerce/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (214) | Mar 30, 2021 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Relevanssi Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relevanssi-live-ajax-search/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 12, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 8 | [Enable CORS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-cors/) | 6K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 15, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 9 | [Load More Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-load-more-anything/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (73) | Nov 19, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 10 | [YMC Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ymc-smart-filter/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Oct 9, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Ajax Comment Preview safe to use in 2026?
Ajax Comment Preview shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Ajax Comment Preview?
Ajax Comment Preview is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 42,043 times since it launched in September 2006. It was downloaded 83 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Ajax Comment Preview work with WordPress 7.1?
Ajax Comment Preview is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Ajax Comment Preview last updated?
The latest version, 2.4, was released on March 6, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Ajax Comment Preview?
Ajax Comment Preview is developed and maintained by Michael Adams (mdawaffe).

### What are the best alternatives to Ajax Comment Preview?
The most popular alternatives to Ajax Comment Preview are zipaddr-jp (50K+ installs), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (50K+ installs) and WP-Polls (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-comment-preview/ · Generated 2026-10-15 11:28 UTC by PageForge