Enhanced Comment Validation
Enhanced Comment Validation plugin is an effective security solution that protects your WordPress comment forms from spam entries while letting real people pass through with ease. It provides an option for…
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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.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.4 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Enhanced Comment Validation stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| advance validation | #46 |
| comment | >100 |
| comment validation | >100 |
| form validation | >100 |
| validation | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About Enhanced Comment Validation
From the official readme · v1.1Description
Enhanced Comment Validation plugin is an effective security solution that protects your WordPress comment forms from spam entries while letting real people pass through with ease. It provides an option for enabling/disabling validation for the comment fields and the validation message and the option for reCAPTCHA Version 3, Version 2, Invisible are included.
Users are required to fill required fields and confirm that they are not a robot before the form can be submitted. It’s easy for people and hard for bots.
Just a few clicks of setup and keep your site spam-free.
Features of Enhanced Comment Validation
The plugin is bundled with the below features.
Settings
Option for enable/disable comment form validation.
Validation Message Styles
The plugin gave three options for the validation message.
- Border only
- Custom Message only
- Border and Message both
Validation Option and Message Setting
The plugin has enabled/disabled options for Comment, Name, Email, and Website. For those fields, it allows adding custom validation messages.
Recaptcha Theme and Badge Position
Now you can set theme color for the Recaptcha and Badge position for Invisible Captcha and V3.
What’s Next
If you find this plugin useful , please leave a good rating and consider checking out my other plugins:
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Installation
- Install Enhanced Comment Validation by uploading the
enhanced-comment-validationdirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the
Pluginsmenu in WordPress - Setup comment validation option by going to the
Settings > Enhanced Comment Validationmenu.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin work with PHP 8?
Yes.
Is this plugin working with the latest WordPress versions?
Yes, It is compatible with the latest WordPress.
Is it compatible with Free/Premium themes?
Yes, It is compatible with Free/Premium themes.
How to get reCaptcha keys?
Follow the next steps in order to get and enable reCaptcha protection using the official Google Captcha keys: Open your WordPress admin dashboard. Navigate to the plugin settings page. Click the “Get the API Keys” link. Enter your domain name and click the “Create Key” button. You will see your public and private keys. Copy them and paste them to the appropriate fields on the plugin settings > Google ReCAPTCHA tab. Save changes.
Is it possible to use reCaptcha V3?
Yes, This plugin support reCAPTCHA Version 3, Version 2 with Invisible.
Can I use this plugin in my language?
Yes. this plugin is translated ready. But If your language is not available you can make one. If you want to help us to translate this plugin to your language you are welcome.
Where can I suggest a new feature or report a bug?
Please use the issue tracker on Enhanced Comment Validation’s GitHub repo as it’s easier to keep track of issues there, rather than on the wordpress.org support forums.
Do you accept donations?
I am accepting donation and any support you can give will help me maintain this plugin and keep it free for everyone. In addition, if you like the plugin then I’d love for you to leave a review. Tell all your friends about it too!
Changelog
Added: Added compatibility for latest WordPress version of 6.4 Fixed: Some minor changes
1.1
- Added: Added compatibility for latest WordPress version of 6.4
- Fixed: Some minor changes
1.0.1
- New: Added Theme option for Recaptcha V2 and V3
- New: Added Badge Position option for Invisible Captcha and V3
- Update: Update plugin settings page color.
- Fixed: Remove validation message for Recaptcha V3
- Fixed: Some minor fixes
1.0.0
- Initial version
Screenshots
For developers
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FAQ
Enhanced Comment Validation: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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