# Email Mentioned

> Email Mentioned has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 64 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Email Mentioned shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This ultra light-weight plugin send a customizable notification email to each user/author mentioned in a comment.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,037
- **Downloads (30 days):** 64 (+14.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.11
- **Last updated:** Jan 2, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Raulanton (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/raulanton/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/email-mentioned/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | >100 | 1,102 |
| [mention](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mention/) | #6 | 6 |
| [mentions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mentions/) | #10 | 12 |
| [referencia](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/referencia/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 8,837 |
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| mention | >100 | 1,017 |
| mentions | >100 | 1,017 |
| referencia | #34 | 41 |

## Version adoption

- 1.11: 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 |
| 7 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 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 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Email Mentioned safe to use in 2026?
Email Mentioned shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Email Mentioned?
Email Mentioned is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,037 times since it launched in June 2015. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Email Mentioned work with WordPress 7.1?
Email Mentioned is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Email Mentioned last updated?
The latest version, 1.11, was released on January 2, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Email Mentioned?
Email Mentioned is developed and maintained by Raulanton.

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


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