# replyMail

> replyMail has 50+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 101 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 40/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** replyMail shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

**Enhance the threaded comments system of WordPress 2.7. When someone reply to your comment, send a email to you.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 6,900
- **Downloads (30 days):** 101 (+44.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 40/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** May 10, 2010
- **Tested up to:** —
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** bingu (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bingu/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/replymail/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | >100 | 1,106 |
| [mail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mail/) | #72 | 206 |
| [reply](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reply/) | #10 | 27 |
| [threaded comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/threaded-comments/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 8,886 |
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| mail | >100 | 4,293 |
| reply | >100 | 2,433 |
| threaded comments | #96 | 110 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (281) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 17, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-rb/) | 100K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Sep 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Disqus Comment System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disqus-comment-system/) | 30K+ | 2.7/5 (219) | Sep 23, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Throws SPAM Away](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/throws-spam-away/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 26, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Subscribe to Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/subscribe-to-comments/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (14) | Oct 29, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [Native PHP Sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-native-php-sessions/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is replyMail safe to use in 2026?
replyMail shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use replyMail?
replyMail is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,900 times since it launched in January 2009. It was downloaded 101 times in the last 30 days.

### When was replyMail last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on May 10, 2010 (16 years ago).

### Who makes replyMail?
replyMail is developed and maintained by bingu.

### What are the best alternatives to replyMail?
The most popular alternatives to replyMail are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/replymail/ · Generated 2026-10-05 05:57 UTC by PageForge