Internal Comments
Internal Comments is a plugin that lets you post admin-facing comments that are only visible to users with admin-area access on any registered post type.
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Internal Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Internal Comments stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| internal comments | >100 |
| private comments | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Internal Comments
From the official readme · v1.2.4Description
Internal Comments is a plugin that lets you post admin-facing comments that are only visible to users with admin-area access on any registered post type.
After selecting the post types that support internal comments in the plugin’s settings, a new metabox will appear on the edit screen of posts belonging to those post types. Users with appropriate permissions will now be able to post new internal comments.
Here is a short overview of the features offered by this plugin:
- Internal comments can be enabled on all registered post types for which WordPress auto-generates the UI screens.
- Administrators can view a list of all internal comments posted on the site through a new submenu point under the Comments admin menu.
- The number of internal comments a post has can be viewed in a new column on the WordPress posts list table screen.
- [Premium] Internal comments can be quick-viewed from the WordPress posts list column without opening the single post edit screen.
- [Premium] Internal comments can be marked as private so that they are only visible to the original author and administrators.
- [Premium] Internal comments can be edited and replied to inline.
Premium support and features
Some of the features mentioned above are only bundled with the premium version of our plugin available here. It is perfectly possible, however, to use the free version and extend it via filters and actions with your own version of the same premium features.
Premium customers are also entitled to prioritized help and support through our support forum.
Installation
There are no prerequisites other than the minimum WordPress version.
INSTALL FROM WITHIN WORDPRESS
- Visit the plugins page withing your dashboard and select
Add New. -
Search for
Internal Commentsand click theInstall Nowbutton. -
Activate the plugin from within your
Pluginspage.
INSTALL MANUALLY
- Download the plugin from https://wordpress.org/plugins/internal-comments and unzip the archive.
-
Upload the
internal-commentsfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. -
Activate the plugin through the
Pluginsmenu in WordPress.
AFTER ACTIVATION
If the minimum WordPress and PHP requirements are met, you will find a menu submenu “Internal Comments” under the “Settings” admin menu. There you will be able to:
- Choose which post types support internal comments.
- Choose which other features of the plugin should be enabled, if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
Do internal comments show up on the front-end of the site?
Internal comments do not show up on the front-end nor are they included in the post’s comment count. If your theme somehow bypasses our filters and displays them, please reach out to us so we can try to offer compatibility with your theme.
Can I post sensitive information in internal comments?
Internal comments are meant strictly for internal use but you should still avoid storing sensitive information. The data is not encrypted in the database and we can’t promise that it won’t leak. Think of these comments more as a digital version of post-its.
Is this compatible with WooCommerce?
Yes! You can use internal comments on WooCommerce orders, products, and even coupons.
Is this compatible with [insert plugin name]?
Likely yes. Internal Comments works with all registered post types that use the WordPress UI. If you don’t find your post type in the plugin’s settings, please raise a support question.
How can I get help if I’m stuck?
If you’re using the free version, you can find more examples in our knowledge base and you can open a community support ticket here at wordpress.org. Our staff regularly goes through the community forum to try and help. If you’ve purchased the premium version of the plugin on our website, you are entitled to a year of premium updates and access to our prioritized support forum. You can use that to contact our support team directly if you have any questions.
I have a question that is not listed here
There is a chance that your question might be answered in our knowledge base. Otherwise, feel free to reach out via our contact form.
Changelog
1.2.4 (July 17th, 2022)
- Tested up to WordPress 6.0.1.
- Updated Freemius SDK.
1.2.3 (March 8th, 2022)
- Fix: Notice on inline-save AJAX calls.
- Security: updated Freemius SDK.
- Dev: updated DWS framework.
1.2.2 (February 8th, 2022)
- Tested up to WordPress 5.9.
- Dev: updated DWS framework.
1.2.1 (January 14th, 2022)
- Tested up to PHP 8.1.
- Dev: updated DWS framework.
1.2.0 (December 10th, 2021)
- Fixed readme.
- Dev: moved most HTML to dedicated files.
- Dev: updated DWS framework.
- Dev: added more automated tests.
1.1.2 (September 27th, 2021)
- Fixed metabox being outputted on all post types when no post types have been selected on the settings page.
- Fixed readme formatting for WordPress.org.
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FAQ
Internal Comments: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is Internal Comments free?
Yes. Internal Comments is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Internal Comments safe to use in 2026?
Internal Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Internal Comments?
Internal Comments is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,022 times since it launched in July 2021. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.
Does Internal Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
Internal Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.16, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Internal Comments need?
Internal Comments requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Internal Comments last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.4, was released on July 17, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes Internal Comments?
Internal Comments is developed and maintained by Deep Web Solutions.
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