# Cookies for Comments

> Cookies for Comments has 10K+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 18 reviews and 456 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 42/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Cookies for Comments works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds a stylesheet or image to your blog’s html source code. When a browser loads that stylesheet or image a cookie is dropped. If that user then leaves a comment the cookie is checked. If it doesn’t exist…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10K+
- **Total downloads:** 109,015
- **Downloads (30 days):** 456 (+12% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 18 reviews
- **Health score:** 42/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 0.5.5
- **Last updated:** Jun 4, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.28
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Donncha O Caoimh (a11n) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/donncha/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/cookies-for-comments/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | #7 | 1,014 |
| [cookies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookies/) | #5 | 174 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | #15 | 591 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 8,774 |
| cookies | >100 | 3,164 |
| spam | >100 | 3,518 |

## Version adoption

- 0.5: 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 | 94/100 |
| 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 | 88/100 |
| 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 | 68/100 |
| 8 | [Throws SPAM Away](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/throws-spam-away/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 26, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Subscribe to Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/subscribe-to-comments/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (14) | Oct 29, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [Native PHP Sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-native-php-sessions/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 11 | [No Page Comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/no-page-comment/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (22) | Nov 17, 2025 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Cookies for Comments safe to use in 2026?
Cookies for Comments works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Cookies for Comments?
Cookies for Comments is active on 10K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 109,015 times since it launched in March 2008. It was downloaded 456 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Cookies for Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
Cookies for Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Cookies for Comments last updated?
The latest version, 0.5.5, was released on June 4, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Cookies for Comments?
Cookies for Comments is developed and maintained by Donncha O Caoimh (a11n).

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


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