Gmail Comment Approval
This plugin incorporates the Gmail action API for WordPress comment approval. You can directly approve the comments from your Gmail inbox without logging into your site. Refer the following link to know more about…
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Gmail Comment Approval shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comment moderation | >100 |
| gmail actions | >100 |
Version adoption
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Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Gmail Comment Approval
From the official readme · v0.1Description
This plugin incorporates the Gmail action API for WordPress comment approval. You can directly
approve the comments from your Gmail inbox without logging into your site.
Refer the following link to know more about registration : Registering email
Installation
- Upload
gmail-inbox-actionfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- For proper working you need to make sure that your emails are DKIM signed
- Register your email with google: http://goo.gl/siU783
For detailed reference:
Visit WordPress Comment Approval Using Gmail
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FAQ
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Is Gmail Comment Approval free?
Yes. Gmail Comment Approval is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Gmail Comment Approval safe to use in 2026?
Gmail Comment Approval shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Gmail Comment Approval?
Gmail Comment Approval is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,239 times since it launched in March 2014. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.
Does Gmail Comment Approval work with WordPress 7.1?
Gmail Comment Approval is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Gmail Comment Approval last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on March 16, 2014 (13 years ago).
Who makes Gmail Comment Approval?
Gmail Comment Approval is developed and maintained by Umesh Kumar.
What are the best alternatives to Gmail Comment Approval?
The most popular alternatives to Gmail Comment Approval are Disable Comments & Delete A… (9K+ installs), Simple Comment Editing (2K+ installs) and WP referrer spam blacklist… (700+ installs).
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