Private User Comments
Adds a checkbox to the user settings page to allow a user to set all of their comments to private. Private comments are only visible by the comment author and site administrators.
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Private User Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where Private User Comments stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comments | >100 |
| private | >100 |
| private comments | >100 |
| private user comments | >100 |
| user comments | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Private User Comments
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Adds a checkbox to the user settings page to allow a user to set all of their comments to private. Private comments are only visible by the comment author and site administrators.
Installation
Place all the files in a directory inside of wp-content/plugins (for example, private-user-comments), and activate the plugin.
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FAQ
Private User Comments: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is Private User Comments free?
Yes. Private User Comments is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Private User Comments safe to use in 2026?
Private User Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Private User Comments?
Private User Comments is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,848 times since it launched in July 2015. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.
Does Private User Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
Private User Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Private User Comments last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on July 24, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes Private User Comments?
Private User Comments is developed and maintained by Scott Grant.
What are the best alternatives to Private User Comments?
The most popular alternatives to Private User Comments are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).
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