# Ghost Comment Manager

> Ghost Comment Manager has 30+ active installs and 86 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Ghost Comment Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**Trust once → comments auto-publish with a moderator-only “ghost” flag. Includes a light spam shield, filters, bulk actions, and a clear dashboard.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 527
- **Downloads (30 days):** 86 (+79.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.5
- **Last updated:** Oct 16, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** devfluxr (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/devfluxr/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ghost-comment-manager/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,017 |
| [ghost](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ghost/) | #2 | 2 |
| [moderation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/moderation/) | #15 | 76 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | >100 | 598 |
| [trust](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/trust/) | #5 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 8,942 |
| ghost | #16 | 199 |
| moderation | >100 | 765 |
| spam | >100 | 3,646 |
| trust | >100 | 2,071 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 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 | 84/100 |
| 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 6, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 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 Ghost Comment Manager free?
Yes. Ghost Comment Manager is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Ghost Comment Manager safe to use in 2026?
Ghost Comment Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 12 months ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Ghost Comment Manager?
Ghost Comment Manager is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 527 times since it launched in October 2025. It was downloaded 86 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Ghost Comment Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
Ghost Comment Manager is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Ghost Comment Manager need?
Ghost Comment Manager requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Ghost Comment Manager last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.5, was released on October 16, 2025 (12 months ago).

### Who makes Ghost Comment Manager?
Ghost Comment Manager is developed and maintained by devfluxr.

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


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