Auto Comment Moderation
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…
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- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where Auto Comment Moderation stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comments | >100 |
| content | >100 |
| moderation | >100 |
| toxic | #15 |
About Auto Comment Moderation
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
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 sent to the moderation queue for administrative approval.
A free API key from ModerateHatespeech.com is required.
Defining Toxic
We define “Toxic” as “any content a reasonable, PG-13 forum wouldn’t want for content reasons.”
This does not include:
- Spam or Advertisements
- NSFW/Explicit Content
- Forum-specific Etiquette
This does include:
- Hate Speech
- Verbal Insults
- Slurs Directed Towards a Group
More details on toxicity, as well as model accuracy and bias can be found on ModerateHatespeech.com
This plugin is part of the ModerateHatespeech project, an initiative to research and reduce online hate. Use of the API constitues acceptance of ModerateHatespeech’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policies.
Installation
- Upload the .zip file of this plugin to WP Admin
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
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FAQ
Auto Comment Moderation: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
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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