# Auto Comment Moderation

> Auto Comment Moderation has <10 active installs and 74 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Auto Comment Moderation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**This plugin implements ModerateHatespeech.com’s machine learning API to detect and flag potentially toxic and hateful comments. A configurable threshold can be set and comments with scores above that threshold will be…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,365
- **Downloads (30 days):** 74 (+29.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 21, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** moderatehatespeech (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/moderatehatespeech/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/auto-comment-moderation/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,015 |
| [content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content/) | >100 | 811 |
| [moderation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/moderation/) | #52 | 76 |
| [toxic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/toxic/) | #4 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 8,931 |
| content | >100 | 10,000 |
| moderation | >100 | 763 |
| toxic | #15 | 19 |

## 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 | [Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (281) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
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| 5 | [Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-rb/) | 100K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Sep 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Disqus Comment System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disqus-comment-system/) | 30K+ | 2.7/5 (219) | Sep 23, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Throws SPAM Away](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/throws-spam-away/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 26, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Native PHP Sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-native-php-sessions/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 10 | [No Page Comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/no-page-comment/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (22) | Nov 17, 2025 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Auto Comment Moderation safe to use in 2026?
Auto Comment Moderation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Auto Comment Moderation?
Auto Comment Moderation is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,365 times since it launched in March 2022. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Auto Comment Moderation work with WordPress 7.1?
Auto Comment Moderation is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Auto Comment Moderation last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 21, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Auto Comment Moderation?
Auto Comment Moderation is developed and maintained by moderatehatespeech.

### What are the best alternatives to Auto Comment Moderation?
The most popular alternatives to Auto Comment Moderation are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).


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