# Commentwitter

> Commentwitter has 10+ active installs and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Commentwitter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Gives commenters the option of Tweeting their comment with a link to your post.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 8,468
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+27.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 16, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jon Bishop (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jonbishop/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/commentwitter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,021 |
| [commentwitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/commentwitter/) | #1 | 1 |
| [tweet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tweet/) | #36 | 74 |
| [twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter/) | >100 | 468 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 9,092 |
| commentwitter | #1 | 1 |
| tweet | >100 | 694 |
| twitter | >100 | 3,838 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 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 | 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 Commentwitter free?
Yes. Commentwitter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Commentwitter safe to use in 2026?
Commentwitter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Commentwitter?
Commentwitter is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,468 times since it launched in March 2009. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Commentwitter work with WordPress 7.1?
Commentwitter is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Commentwitter last updated?
The latest version, 2.1, was released on November 16, 2010 (16 years ago).

### Who makes Commentwitter?
Commentwitter is developed and maintained by Jon Bishop.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/commentwitter/ · Generated 2026-10-15 04:44 UTC by PageForge