# IP.Board Comments

> IP.Board Comments has 10+ active installs and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** IP.Board Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Use IP.Board to manage your comments.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 6,395
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (+165.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 20, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Beer (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/beer/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ipb-comments-for-wordpress/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,014 |
| [forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/forum/) | #68 | 88 |
| [invision](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/invision/) | #1 | 2 |
| [IP.Board](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ip-board/) | #1 | 2 |
| [ipb](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ipb/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 8,912 |
| forum | >100 | 7,041 |
| invision | #10 | 10 |
| IP.Board | #3 | 3 |
| ipb | #5 | 6 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 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 | [Native PHP Sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-native-php-sessions/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 10 | [No Page Comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/no-page-comment/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (22) | Nov 17, 2025 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is IP.Board Comments safe to use in 2026?
IP.Board Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use IP.Board Comments?
IP.Board Comments is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,395 times since it launched in April 2011. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does IP.Board Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
IP.Board Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was IP.Board Comments last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on January 20, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes IP.Board Comments?
IP.Board Comments is developed and maintained by Beer.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ipb-comments-for-wordpress/ · Generated 2026-10-07 03:26 UTC by PageForge