# Post Comment Validation

> Post Comment Validation has 90+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 88 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Post Comment Validation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**WordPress default comment error page drain? Its just showing an error message like “ERROR: please type a comment.” and nothing else? Trying to get rid out of this & keep users in that page. Then “WP Comment Validation”…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 3,013
- **Downloads (30 days):** 88 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 29, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** HK (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hk1993/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-comment-validation/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment/) | #49 | 245 |
| [comment validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment-validation/) | #2 | 4 |
| [jquery comment validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery-comment-validation/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wordpress comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-comment/) | #1 | 2 |
| [wordpress comment validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-comment-validation/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comment | >100 | 9,073 |
| comment validation | #13 | 1,753 |
| jquery comment validation | #4 | 312 |
| wordpress comment | >100 | 8,675 |
| wordpress comment validation | #46 | 1,739 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Bulk Delete Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-delete-comments/) | 5K+ | 3.8/5 (13) | Jul 13, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 2 | [DCO Comment Attachment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dco-comment-attachment/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Oct 2, 2022 | 30/100 |
| 3 | [One Click Close Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-click-close-comments/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Apr 17, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 4 | [Comments Like Dislike](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comments-like-dislike/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (38) | Sep 28, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [Comment Reply Email Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-reply-email-notification/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (33) | Aug 13, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 6 | [Relative URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relative-url/) | 2K+ | 4.2/5 (26) | Oct 12, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 7 | [Decent Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/decent-comments/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (20) | Jan 6, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 8 | [Anti-spam Reloaded](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anti-spam-reloaded/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (14) | Aug 15, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 9 | [cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cbnet-multi-author-comment-notification/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Apr 13, 2016 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [Lightweight Subscribe To Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-notifier-no-spammers/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (25) | Aug 30, 2024 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Post Comment Validation free?
Yes. Post Comment Validation is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Post Comment Validation safe to use in 2026?
Post Comment Validation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Post Comment Validation?
Post Comment Validation is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,013 times since it launched in October 2017. It was downloaded 88 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Post Comment Validation work with WordPress 7.1?
Post Comment Validation 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.

### When was Post Comment Validation last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on November 29, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Post Comment Validation?
Post Comment Validation is developed and maintained by HK.

### What are the best alternatives to Post Comment Validation?
The most popular alternatives to Post Comment Validation are Bulk Delete Comments (5K+ installs), DCO Comment Attachment (5K+ installs) and One Click Close Comments (5K+ installs).


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