# Instant Comment Validation

> Instant Comment Validation has 400+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 5 reviews and 113 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Instant Comment Validation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**WordPress deafult comment error page sucks? Its just showing an error message like “please fill out required fields” and nothing else? Trying to get rid out of this & keep users in that page. Then “Instant Comment…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 8,385
- **Downloads (30 days):** 113 (+105.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 16, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mrinal Roy (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mkrdip/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/instant-comment-validation/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comment validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment-validation/) | #1 | 4 |
| [comment validation plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment-validation-plugin/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wordpress comment validation plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-comment-validation-plugin/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comment validation | >100 | 1,751 |
| comment validation plugin | >100 | 1,750 |
| wordpress comment validation plugin | >100 | 1,737 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Post Comment Validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-comment-validation/) | 90+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 29, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 3 | [Enhanced Comment Validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enhanced-comment-validation/) | 30+ | 5/5 (3) | Dec 28, 2023 | 31/100 |
| 4 | [uComment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ucomment/) | 10+ | — | Apr 27, 2012 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Instant Comment Validation safe to use in 2026?
Instant Comment Validation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Instant Comment Validation?
Instant Comment Validation is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,385 times since it launched in July 2014. It was downloaded 113 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Instant Comment Validation work with WordPress 7.1?
Instant Comment Validation is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Instant Comment Validation last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on December 16, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Instant Comment Validation?
Instant Comment Validation is developed and maintained by Mrinal Roy.

### What are the best alternatives to Instant Comment Validation?
The most popular alternatives to Instant Comment Validation are Post Comment Validation (90+ installs), Enhanced Comment Validation (30+ installs) and uComment (10+ installs).


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