# Parent Comments

> Parent Comments has <10 active installs and 63 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Parent Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Recent Top Most Comment Parents is a simple wordpress plugin for listing only top most parent comments.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 2,868
- **Downloads (30 days):** 63 (+21.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 4, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.27
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.1.1+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** libinprasanth (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/libinprasanth/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/recent-top-most-comment-parents/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,657 |
| [admin dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-dashboard/) | #15 | 18 |
| [dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dashboard/) | >100 | 520 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| admin dashboard | >100 | 10,000 |
| dashboard | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Parent Comments safe to use in 2026?
Parent Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Parent Comments?
Parent Comments is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,868 times since it launched in October 2019. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Parent Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
Parent Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.27, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Parent Comments need?
Parent Comments requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Parent Comments last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on October 4, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Parent Comments?
Parent Comments is developed and maintained by libinprasanth.

### What are the best alternatives to Parent Comments?
The most popular alternatives to Parent Comments are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recent-top-most-comment-parents/ · Generated 2026-10-11 03:01 UTC by PageForge