# Comment Guardian – Remove Comment Spam by Language Detection

> Comment Guardian has 40+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 60 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Comment Guardian shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Comment Guardian is an innovative and intelligent spam protection that eliminates comment spam 99.9% of the time.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 1,740
- **Downloads (30 days):** 60 (-9.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** May 30, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Daniele De Rosa (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bloodspencer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/comment-guardian/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,022 |
| [remove spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-spam/) | #1 | 2 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | >100 | 612 |
| [spam protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam-protection/) | #47 | 133 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 9,204 |
| remove spam | >100 | 1,555 |
| spam | >100 | 3,830 |
| spam protection | >100 | 1,671 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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 | 79/100 |
| 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 |
| 4 | [Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 16, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 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 | 57/100 |
| 7 | [Throws SPAM Away](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/throws-spam-away/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 26, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 8 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 9 | [Subscribe to Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/subscribe-to-comments/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (14) | Oct 6, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Native PHP Sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-native-php-sessions/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Comment Guardian safe to use in 2026?
Comment Guardian shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Comment Guardian?
Comment Guardian is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,740 times since it launched in July 2021. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Comment Guardian work with WordPress 7.1?
Comment Guardian 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.

### What PHP version does Comment Guardian need?
Comment Guardian requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Comment Guardian last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 30, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Comment Guardian?
Comment Guardian is developed and maintained by Daniele De Rosa.

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


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