Better @ Reply
This plugin allows you to add Twitter-like @reply links to comments. Shows old comment after hover on link.
Consider an alternative
Better @ Reply shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Better @ Reply stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comments | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Better @ Reply
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This plugin allows you to add Twitter-like @reply links to comments. Shows old comment after hover on link.
Installation
- Upload
plugin-name.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Place
<?php do_action('plugin_name_hook'); ?>in your templates
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FAQ
Better @ Reply: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
Is Better @ Reply free?
Yes. Better @ Reply is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Better @ Reply safe to use in 2026?
Better @ Reply shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Better @ Reply?
Better @ Reply is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,864 times since it launched in March 2013. It was downloaded 34 times in the last 30 days.
Does Better @ Reply work with WordPress 7.1?
Better @ Reply is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Better @ Reply last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 20, 2013 (14 years ago).
Who makes Better @ Reply?
Better @ Reply is developed and maintained by valentinstn.
What are the best alternatives to Better @ Reply?
The most popular alternatives to Better @ Reply are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).
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