# Comment Privileges By Post

> Comment Privileges By Post has 10+ active installs and 43 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Comment Privileges By Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**There is an option in WordPress Settings->Discussion that allows forcing users to register and log in to comment in your pages or posts. This plugin extends that option individually to each page or post, allowing you to…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,605
- **Downloads (30 days):** 43 (+72% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 22, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Artberri (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/artberri/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/comment-privileges-by-post/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,021 |
| [page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page/) | >100 | 491 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | >100 | 1,200 |
| [privileges](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/privileges/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 9,030 |
| page | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| privileges | >100 | 525 |

## 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) | Mar 17, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 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 | 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 | [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 Privileges By Post free?
Yes. Comment Privileges By Post is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Comment Privileges By Post safe to use in 2026?
Comment Privileges By Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Comment Privileges By Post?
Comment Privileges By Post is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,605 times since it launched in April 2011. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Comment Privileges By Post work with WordPress 7.1?
Comment Privileges By Post is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Comment Privileges By Post last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on April 22, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Comment Privileges By Post?
Comment Privileges By Post is developed and maintained by Artberri.

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


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