Comment Redlist
Easily block obvious spam before it is inserted into your database.
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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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Comment Redlist stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comment | >100 |
| comments | >100 |
| list | >100 |
| red | >100 |
| spam | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About Comment Redlist
From the official readme · v1.0.9Description
Comment Redlist is a WordPress plugin that blocks comment spam before it is inserted into your database.
Manage your Comment Redlist settings on the Settings > Discussion page, or on the plugin’s dedicated options page, located in the Settings menu.
For more information, check out http://blog.skunkbad.com/wordpress/the-comment-redlist-plugin.
Features include:
- Comments blocked by word, character sequence, or IP address.
- Blocked comments can be logged for debugging or your general information.
- Optional javascript alert informs site visitor if Comment Redlist will detect their submission as spam.
- Optional setting provides spammer with zero feedback, instead of an error message.
- Optional form tokens use cookies (PHP session) to confirm a legitimate post.
- Optional setting restricts comments to US keyboard characters, or any regular expression.
- Optional setting removes your comment form’s Website field, and blocks any comment that contains one.
Installation
- Use the auto-installer or upload entire plugin to
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Change settings in new Settings->Comment Redlist or Settings->Discussion page.
Changelog
1.0.9
- Serbian language translation files added
1.0.8
- Spanish language translation fixed
1.0.7
- Spanish language translation files added
1.0.6
- Debug mode now enabled via options page / settings page. Previously only set as private class member.
- Session cookie name for token usage now changed via options page / settings page. Previously set in lang.php.
1.0.5
- Existing feature that blocks submissions with Website field now will remove the field if it has not already been removed. Technically it is replacing it with a hidden form field, which is a perfect trap for many bots.
1.0.4
- Fixed dedicated options form. Uskeys removed, URL added back in.
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FAQ
Comment Redlist: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
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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