# Highlight Author Comments

> Highlight Author Comments has 300+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 74 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Highlight Author Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Highlight Author Comments automatically displays comments made by a post’s author in a distinctive style with no need to edit your template files, etc. All you do is provide a snippet or two of CSS styling to be applied…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 33,037
- **Downloads (30 days):** 74 (+2.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 22, 2008
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 1.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** RobMarsh (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/robmarsh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/highlight-author-comments/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [automatic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automatic/) | #15 | 98 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | #94 | 1,016 |
| [Highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/highlight/) | #12 | 71 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| automatic | >100 | 10,000 |
| comments | >100 | 8,800 |
| Highlight | >100 | 2,988 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Autologin Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autologin-links/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Feb 24, 2021 | 40/100 |
| 2 | [Easy Custom Auto Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-custom-auto-excerpt/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (151) | Apr 16, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [OTF Regenerate Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/otf-regenerate-thumbnails/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (19) | Nov 28, 2017 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [Category Posts in Custom Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-posts-in-custom-menu/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (43) | Aug 28, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 5 | [aapanel WP Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aapanel-wp-toolkit/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 29, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [Automatic Responsive Tables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-responsive-tables/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Aug 6, 2019 | 37/100 |
| 7 | [Auto Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-updates/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 21, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 8 | [Auto Update Plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-update-plugins/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 17, 2016 | 39/100 |
| 9 | [Idle User Logout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/idle-user-logout/) | 1K+ | 4.1/5 (18) | Aug 30, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [VA Social Buzz](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/va-social-buzz/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 3, 2017 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Highlight Author Comments free?
Yes. Highlight Author Comments is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Highlight Author Comments safe to use in 2026?
Highlight Author Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Highlight Author Comments?
Highlight Author Comments is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 33,037 times since it launched in October 2007. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Highlight Author Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
Highlight Author Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 2.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Highlight Author Comments last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on August 22, 2008 (18 years ago).

### Who makes Highlight Author Comments?
Highlight Author Comments is developed and maintained by RobMarsh.

### What are the best alternatives to Highlight Author Comments?
The most popular alternatives to Highlight Author Comments are Autologin Links (7K+ installs), Easy Custom Auto Excerpt (6K+ installs) and OTF Regenerate Thumbnails (4K+ installs).


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