Old Post Alert
Old Post Alert shows a banner in your comments form for posts more than a month old. The banner reminds the commentor that there may be newer information available later in the blog. This may cut down on comments that…
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Old Post Alert 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)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Old Post Alert stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| age | >100 |
| comments | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| relevance | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Old Post Alert
From the official readme · v1.2.0Description
Old Post Alert shows a banner in your comments form for posts more than a month old. The banner reminds the commentor that there may be newer information available later in the blog. This may cut down on comments that are irrelevant due to more recent developments.
Installation
- Download the plugin archive and expand it (you’ve likely already done this).
- Upload the old-post-alert.php file to your wp-content/plugins directory (not in a sub-folder).
- Go to the Plugins page in your WordPress Administration area and click ‘Activate’ for Old Post Alert.
- Congratulations, you’ve just installed Old Post Alert.
- Optional: set a CSS class for
old_post_alertto style the banner.
Frequently asked questions
Why doesn’t the banner show in my theme?
This plugin relies on the comment_form to be present in your comments.php template. If this does not exist, you will want to add it:
Anything else?
That about does it – enjoy! –Alex King http://alexking.org/projects/wordpress
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FAQ
Old Post Alert: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Old Post Alert free?
Yes. Old Post Alert is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Old Post Alert safe to use in 2026?
Old Post Alert 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 Old Post Alert?
Old Post Alert is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,728 times since it launched in October 2006. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.
Does Old Post Alert work with WordPress 7.1?
Old Post Alert 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.
When was Old Post Alert last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on June 24, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes Old Post Alert?
Old Post Alert is developed and maintained by Crowd Favorite.
What are the best alternatives to Old Post Alert?
The most popular alternatives to Old Post Alert are Age Verify (1K+ installs), Age Gator (300+ installs) and Minimum Age for WooCommerce (300+ installs).
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