# Paged Comments

> Paged Comments has 50+ active installs and 193 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Paged Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Paged Comments enables comment paging. Useful for those popular blog entries receiving many comments, or a simple guestbook page within WordPress.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 25,919
- **Downloads (30 days):** 193 (+18.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.9.1 (2008-12-23)
- **Last updated:** Dec 24, 2008
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** keyvan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/keyvan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/paged-comments/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [paged](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paged/) | #5 | 5 |
| [paged comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paged-comments/) | #1 | 2 |
| [Paginate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/paginate/) | #10 | 15 |
| [split](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/split/) | #7 | 21 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 8,876 |
| paged | >100 | 197 |
| paged comments | #57 | 68 |
| Paginate | >100 | 221 |
| split | >100 | 2,404 |

## Version adoption

- 2.9: 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 | [Subscribe to Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/subscribe-to-comments/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (14) | Oct 29, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [Native PHP Sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-native-php-sessions/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Paged Comments safe to use in 2026?
Paged Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Paged Comments?
Paged Comments is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 25,919 times since it launched in May 2005. It was downloaded 193 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Paged Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
Paged Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 2.7, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Paged Comments last updated?
The latest version, 2.9.1 (2008-12-23), was released on December 24, 2008 (18 years ago).

### Who makes Paged Comments?
Paged Comments is developed and maintained by keyvan.

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


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