# Auto Approve Comments

> Auto Approve Comments has 200+ active installs, a 3.2/5 rating from 5 reviews and 114 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Auto Approve Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.2/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Auto approve comments by Commenter (email, name, url), User and Role (Akismet and wpDiscuz compatible).**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 10,474
- **Downloads (30 days):** 114 (+75.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.2/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.8
- **Last updated:** Jun 15, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.18
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Federico Andrioli (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/fedeandri/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/auto-approve-comments/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [anti-spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anti-spam/) | #48 | 205 |
| [auto approve](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/auto-approve/) | #1 | 2 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [moderation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/moderation/) | #5 | 76 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| anti-spam | >100 | 739 |
| auto approve | >100 | 643 |
| comments | >100 | 8,939 |
| moderation | >100 | 763 |

## Version adoption

- 2.8: 90.6%
- 2.7: 9.4%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot/) | 400K+ | 5/5 (1,452) | Sep 3, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [CF7 Apps – Honeypot, Database, Redirection, Webhook, and Addons for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7-honeypot/) | 300K+ | 3.8/5 (135) | Sep 29, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [Anti-Spam by CleanTalk – Spam Protection Without CAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleantalk-spam-protect/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (3,217) | Oct 8, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 6 | [CloudSecure WP Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cloudsecure-wp-security/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 29, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 7 | [Gravity Forms Zero Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-zero-spam/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (24) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 8 | [Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-encoder-bundle/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (93) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 9 | [Spam Protection / Maspik](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-forms-anti-spam/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (87) | Sep 29, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 10 | [Blackhole for Bad Bots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blackhole-bad-bots/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (148) | Aug 21, 2026 | 90/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Auto Approve Comments safe to use in 2026?
Auto Approve Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.2/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Auto Approve Comments?
Auto Approve Comments is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,474 times since it launched in December 2015. It was downloaded 114 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Auto Approve Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
Auto Approve Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.18, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Auto Approve Comments last updated?
The latest version, 2.8, was released on June 15, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Auto Approve Comments?
Auto Approve Comments is developed and maintained by Federico Andrioli.

### What are the best alternatives to Auto Approve Comments?
The most popular alternatives to Auto Approve Comments are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Antispam Bee (700K+ installs) and WP Armour (400K+ installs).


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