# Always Allow Admin Comments

> Always Allow Admin Comments has 10+ active installs and 77 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Always Allow Admin Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin enables a user with the administrator role the ability to comment on any post or page, even if the comments for that post or page are closed. When the plugin is active, this behavior is automatically enabled.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,226
- **Downloads (30 days):** 77 (+140.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 15, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Scott Reilly (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/coffee2code/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/always-allow-admin-comments/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,656 |
| [comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment/) | >100 | 246 |
| [commenting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/commenting/) | #7 | 9 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [comments_open](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments_open/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| comment | >100 | 8,887 |
| commenting | >100 | 369 |
| comments | >100 | 8,886 |
| comments_open | #4 | 12 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Always Allow Admin Comments safe to use in 2026?
Always Allow Admin Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Always Allow Admin Comments?
Always Allow Admin Comments is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,226 times since it launched in March 2016. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Always Allow Admin Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
Always Allow Admin Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Always Allow Admin Comments last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.2, was released on October 15, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Always Allow Admin Comments?
Always Allow Admin Comments is developed and maintained by Scott Reilly.

### What are the best alternatives to Always Allow Admin Comments?
The most popular alternatives to Always Allow Admin Comments are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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