# Comment Validation

> Comment Validation has 800+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 170 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Comment Validation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**Ever got annoyed when submitting a comment on a wordpress blog and just getting a blank page with a error message like “please fill out required fields” and nothing else? This plugin aims to help by adding validation to…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Total downloads:** 23,430
- **Downloads (30 days):** 170 (+38.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.4
- **Last updated:** Apr 25, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.9.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** joern.zaefferer (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/joernzaefferer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/comment-validation/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [client side](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/client-side/) | #1 | 6 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | #64 | 1,017 |
| [validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/validation/) | #2 | 71 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| client side | >100 | 3,170 |
| comments | >100 | 8,970 |
| validation | >100 | 8,399 |

## Version adoption

- 0.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [AJAX Manufactory](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-manufactory/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Jun 28, 2019 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [qTwit (for WordPress)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/qtwit/) | 10+ | — | Mar 8, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Last.wp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lastwp/) | 10+ | — | Feb 4, 2010 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [LH Localforage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lh-localforage/) | <10 | — | Mar 18, 2020 | 21/100 |
| 6 | [CompressPrivacy – Local Image Compression to WebP & AVIF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compressprivacy-private-image-compression/) | <10 | — | Aug 18, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Comment Validation safe to use in 2026?
Comment Validation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Comment Validation?
Comment Validation is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 23,430 times since it launched in November 2008. It was downloaded 170 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Comment Validation work with WordPress 7.1?
Comment Validation is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Comment Validation last updated?
The latest version, 0.4, was released on April 25, 2010 (16 years ago).

### Who makes Comment Validation?
Comment Validation is developed and maintained by joern.zaefferer.

### What are the best alternatives to Comment Validation?
The most popular alternatives to Comment Validation are AJAX Manufactory (100+ installs), qTwit (for WordPress) (10+ installs) and Last.wp (10+ installs).


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