# Enhanced Comment Validation

> Enhanced Comment Validation has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 70 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Enhanced Comment Validation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 2,387
- **Downloads (30 days):** 70 (+32.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 28, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mukesh Panchal (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mukesh27/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/enhanced-comment-validation/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [advance validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advance-validation/) | #1 | 1 |
| [comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment/) | #84 | 245 |
| [comment validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment-validation/) | #3 | 4 |
| [form validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/form-validation/) | #8 | 15 |
| [validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/validation/) | #26 | 72 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| advance validation | #49 | 261 |
| comment | >100 | 9,086 |
| comment validation | >100 | 1,757 |
| form validation | >100 | 4,607 |
| validation | >100 | 8,503 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Enhanced Comment Validation free?
Yes. Enhanced Comment Validation is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Enhanced Comment Validation safe to use in 2026?
Enhanced Comment Validation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Enhanced Comment Validation?
Enhanced Comment Validation is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,387 times since it launched in November 2021. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Enhanced Comment Validation work with WordPress 7.1?
Enhanced Comment Validation is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Enhanced Comment Validation need?
Enhanced Comment Validation requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Enhanced Comment Validation last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on December 28, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Enhanced Comment Validation?
Enhanced Comment Validation is developed and maintained by Mukesh Panchal.


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