# Compassionate Comments

> Compassionate Comments has <10 active installs, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews and 45 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Compassionate Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 4/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Encourages authors of toxic comments to re-phrase them to be more kind instead.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 3,478
- **Downloads (30 days):** 45 (+50% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 9, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.6.22
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ian Dunn (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/iandunn/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/compassionate-comments/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [abuse](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/abuse/) | #2 | 3 |
| [bullying](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bullying/) | #1 | 1 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,015 |
| [moderation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/moderation/) | #74 | 76 |
| [toxic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/toxic/) | #3 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| abuse | >100 | 720 |
| bullying | #3 | 3 |
| comments | >100 | 8,931 |
| moderation | >100 | 763 |
| toxic | #17 | 19 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Comment Ban Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ban-manager/) | 10+ | — | Jun 11, 2026 | 44/100 |
| 2 | [AntylaykaUA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antylaykaua/) | <10 | — | Mar 25, 2020 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Compassionate Comments safe to use in 2026?
Compassionate Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 4/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Compassionate Comments?
Compassionate Comments is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,478 times since it launched in June 2019. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Compassionate Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
Compassionate Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.22, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Compassionate Comments need?
Compassionate Comments requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Compassionate Comments last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on December 9, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Compassionate Comments?
Compassionate Comments is developed and maintained by Ian Dunn.

### What are the best alternatives to Compassionate Comments?
The most popular alternatives to Compassionate Comments are Comment Ban Manager (10+ installs) and AntylaykaUA (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compassionate-comments/ · Generated 2026-10-08 19:54 UTC by PageForge