# Comment form validation and Customization

> Comment form validation and Custo… has 30+ active installs and 112 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 51/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Comment form validation and Cus… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

**Comment Form Validation & Customization improves the default WordPress comment form by adding client-side validation, enhancing the user experience, and providing additional customization options.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 1,978
- **Downloads (30 days):** 112 (+10.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 51/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Jul 7, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2.2+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Chetan Vaghela (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/thechetanvaghela/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/comment-form-validation-and-customization/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comment form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment-form/) | #17 | 25 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [duplicate comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/duplicate-comments/) | #1 | 1 |
| [javascript validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript-validation/) | #2 | 2 |
| [validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/validation/) | #25 | 70 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comment form | >100 | 3,511 |
| comments | >100 | 8,886 |
| duplicate comments | >100 | 1,612 |
| javascript validation | #45 | 2,835 |
| validation | >100 | 8,272 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Comments – wpDiscuz](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpdiscuz/) | 60K+ | 4.7/5 (580) | Sep 16, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/no-captcha-recaptcha/) | 4K+ | 4.3/5 (69) | Apr 15, 2020 | 43/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced Comment Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-form/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (19) | Jun 6, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 4 | [Power Captcha reCAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/power-captcha-recaptcha/) | 900+ | 4.3/5 (4) | Jul 19, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 5 | [Comment Form WP – Customize Default Comment Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-form-wp/) | 600+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 4, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 6 | [Remove Comment Website/URL Box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-comment-websiteurl-box/) | 600+ | 5/5 (7) | Apr 13, 2016 | 39/100 |
| 7 | [Eazy CF Captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eazy-cf-catpcha/) | 500+ | 4/5 (4) | Apr 4, 2024 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Comments Extra Fields For Post,Pages and CPT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-comment-fields/) | 500+ | 4.2/5 (9) | Jul 28, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 9 | [Custom Comment Form Title](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-comment-form-title/) | 300+ | 4.5/5 (6) | Nov 9, 2018 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [Hide-n-Disable-comment-url-field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-n-disable-comment-url-field/) | 200+ | 4.8/5 (4) | Mar 12, 2023 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comment form validation and Cus… free?
Yes. Comment form validation and Cus… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Comment form validation and Cus… safe to use in 2026?
Comment form validation and Cus… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Comment form validation and Cus…?
Comment form validation and Cus… is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,978 times since it launched in September 2022. It was downloaded 112 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Comment form validation and Cus… work with WordPress 7.1?
Comment form validation and Cus… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Comment form validation and Cus… need?
Comment form validation and Cus… requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Comment form validation and Cus… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on July 7, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Comment form validation and Cus…?
Comment form validation and Cus… is developed and maintained by Chetan Vaghela.

### What are the best alternatives to Comment form validation and Cus…?
The most popular alternatives to Comment form validation and Cus… are Comments – wpDiscuz (60K+ installs), No CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA (4K+ installs) and Advanced Comment Form (4K+ installs).


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