# Comment Redlist

> Comment Redlist has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Comment Redlist shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Easily block obvious spam before it is inserted into your database.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 4,436
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (+103.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.9
- **Last updated:** Mar 11, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** skunkbad (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/skunkbad/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/comment-redlist/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment/) | #91 | 245 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,017 |
| [list](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/list/) | #76 | 181 |
| [red](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/red/) | #1 | 1 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | >100 | 598 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comment | >100 | 8,941 |
| comments | >100 | 8,942 |
| list | >100 | 10,000 |
| red | >100 | 1,540 |
| spam | >100 | 3,646 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [DCO Comment Attachment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dco-comment-attachment/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Oct 2, 2022 | 30/100 |
| 2 | [Bulk Delete Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-delete-comments/) | 5K+ | 4.1/5 (12) | Jul 13, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 3 | [One Click Close Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-click-close-comments/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Apr 17, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 4 | [Comments Like Dislike](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comments-like-dislike/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (38) | Sep 28, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [Comment Reply Email Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-reply-email-notification/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (33) | Aug 13, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 6 | [Relative URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relative-url/) | 2K+ | 4.2/5 (26) | Aug 11, 2021 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Decent Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/decent-comments/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (20) | Jan 6, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 8 | [Anti-spam Reloaded](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anti-spam-reloaded/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (14) | Aug 15, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 9 | [cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cbnet-multi-author-comment-notification/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Apr 13, 2016 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [Lightweight Subscribe To Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-notifier-no-spammers/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (25) | Aug 30, 2024 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Comment Redlist safe to use in 2026?
Comment Redlist shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Comment Redlist?
Comment Redlist is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,436 times since it launched in March 2013. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Comment Redlist work with WordPress 7.1?
Comment Redlist is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Comment Redlist last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.9, was released on March 11, 2018 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Comment Redlist?
Comment Redlist is developed and maintained by skunkbad.

### What are the best alternatives to Comment Redlist?
The most popular alternatives to Comment Redlist are DCO Comment Attachment (5K+ installs), Bulk Delete Comments (5K+ installs) and One Click Close Comments (5K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-redlist/ · Generated 2026-10-09 11:18 UTC by PageForge