Download Post Comments
This plugin adds a link to the “Edit Posts” view that will allow someone with “can moderate comments” capability (Editor) to download a CSV of all comments for that particular post. This gives an easy one page view of…
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Download Post Comments stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comments | >100 |
| contests | >100 |
| csv | >100 |
| download | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Download Post Comments
From the official readme · v1.1Description
This plugin adds a link to the “Edit Posts” view that will allow someone with “can moderate comments” capability (Editor) to download a CSV of all comments for that particular post. This gives an easy one page view of all comments and that can be opened using something like Microsoft Excel. Useful when running a contest on your blog and you are using the comments section for entries. You can then use something like “random.org” to pick a number, and then choose the corresponding row number to decide the winner in your contest.
Installation
- Download plugin archive and expand it
- Activate plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- To download a CSV, go to the “Edit Posts” view. There will now be a new column with an icon of a “comment bubble” with an arrow. In this column, are number (number of comments for that post) with an arrow next to each. Click on the number/arrow to download the CSV.
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FAQ
Download Post Comments: quick answers
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Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 23, 2026
Is Download Post Comments free?
Yes. Download Post Comments is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Download Post Comments safe to use in 2026?
Download Post Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Download Post Comments?
Download Post Comments is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,545 times since it launched in December 2010. It was downloaded 52 times in the last 30 days.
Does Download Post Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
Download Post Comments 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 Download Post Comments last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on February 14, 2011 (16 years ago).
Who makes Download Post Comments?
Download Post Comments is developed and maintained by scripty.
What are the best alternatives to Download Post Comments?
The most popular alternatives to Download Post Comments are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).
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