# Pending Comments Highlighter

> Pending Comments Highlighter has 10+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews and 42 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Pending Comments Highlighter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This plugin overrides the default pending comments background color in WordPress admin.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,799
- **Downloads (30 days):** 42 (+55.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.7
- **Last updated:** Jan 31, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** szucsadam (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mahone/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pending-comments-highlighter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/background/) | #47 | 66 |
| [color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/color/) | #65 | 91 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,014 |
| [pending](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pending/) | #11 | 14 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| background | >100 | 9,905 |
| color | >100 | 10,000 |
| comments | >100 | 8,912 |
| pending | >100 | 2,879 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced WordPress Backgrounds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-backgrounds/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (44) | Aug 26, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Full Screen Background Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-full-screen-background-image/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (45) | Mar 29, 2023 | 44/100 |
| 3 | [Media Focus Point](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-focus-point/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (9) | Sep 21, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 4 | [XO Post Background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xo-post-background/) | 1K+ | — | Mar 26, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 5 | [WP Updates Settings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-updates-settings/) | 800+ | 4.4/5 (5) | Dec 20, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [WP Night Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-night-mode/) | 700+ | 4.5/5 (23) | Nov 9, 2020 | 42/100 |
| 7 | [Background Per Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/background-per-page/) | 600+ | 4.3/5 (8) | May 20, 2012 | 36/100 |
| 8 | [Super Simple jQuery Parallax Background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/super-simple-jquery-parallax-background/) | 300+ | 5/5 (5) | Mar 25, 2014 | 38/100 |
| 9 | [The Single Background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-single-background/) | 300+ | 2.3/5 (3) | Oct 23, 2018 | 25/100 |
| 10 | [Parallax Scroll – Parallax Scrolling Backgrounds & Call to Action WordPress Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parallax-scroll-wp/) | 200+ | — | Jul 9, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Pending Comments Highlighter safe to use in 2026?
Pending Comments Highlighter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Pending Comments Highlighter?
Pending Comments Highlighter is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,799 times since it launched in January 2011. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Pending Comments Highlighter work with WordPress 7.1?
Pending Comments Highlighter is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Pending Comments Highlighter need?
Pending Comments Highlighter requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Pending Comments Highlighter last updated?
The latest version, 1.7, was released on January 31, 2025 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Pending Comments Highlighter?
Pending Comments Highlighter is developed and maintained by szucsadam.

### What are the best alternatives to Pending Comments Highlighter?
The most popular alternatives to Pending Comments Highlighter are Advanced WordPress Backgrou… (30K+ installs), Simple Full Screen Backgrou… (10K+ installs) and Media Focus Point (6K+ installs).


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