Post Comment Validation
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”…
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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.
- Small user base (90+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (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 Post Comment Validation stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comment | >100 |
| comment validation | #13 |
| jquery comment validation | #4 |
| wordpress comment | >100 |
| wordpress comment validation | #46 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About Post Comment Validation
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
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” is for you. This plugin adds validation to the comment form. When a user submits the form and something is missing, an appropiate message is displayed and individual fields are highlighted.
That’s it, no configuration needed!
Website
www.kalathiya.me
Features
- Set required validation in default comment box, without sending the user to the new page.
- Set required validation using jquery
Installation
- Upload
post-comment-validationto the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Try to submit comment with no content, You will get error like ‘Please type comment’
OR
- Goto dashboard > plugin > Add New > select
post-comment-validation.zipfile. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
How to installation Post Comment Validation plugin
Upload post-comment-validation to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress. OR Goto dashboard > plugin > Add New > select post-comment-validation.zip file. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
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FAQ
Post Comment Validation: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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