# Role Approved Comment

> Role Approved Comment has 10+ active installs and 30 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Role Approved Comment shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin was developed to meet a specific need: an organisation had members and non-members logging into the blogs. The requirement called for members to be able to comment without needing administrator approval…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,316
- **Downloads (30 days):** 30 (-14.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 24, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.8.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jason Judge (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/judgej/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/role-approved-comment/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [approval](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/approval/) | #12 | 23 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [moderation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/moderation/) | #39 | 75 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| approval | >100 | 1,630 |
| comments | >100 | 8,859 |
| moderation | >100 | 753 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [PublishPress Checklists: Pre-Publishing Approval Checklist – Validate Post Requirements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/publishpress-checklists/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (24) | Aug 19, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [bbPress Moderation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbpressmoderation/) | 500+ | 4.3/5 (14) | Sep 18, 2013 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [Comment Approved](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-approved/) | 400+ | 4.6/5 (14) | Nov 20, 2018 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [Approval Workflow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/approval-workflow/) | 80+ | — | Aug 15, 2012 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [Easy File Upload & Approval – A Simple File Submission & Review System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-file-upload-approval/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 30, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 6 | [Opproval – Order Approval by Customer for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/order-approval-by-customer-for-woocommerce/) | 50+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Apr 3, 2024 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [Abency Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/abency-connector/) | 50+ | — | Sep 12, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Post Preview & Review](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-preview-review/) | 20+ | — | Jan 20, 2026 | 39/100 |
| 9 | [Zedna pending post indicator and notifier](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zedna-pending-post-indicator-and-notifier/) | 10+ | — | Mar 10, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Email Notification On Comment Approval](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-notification-on-comment-approval/) | 10+ | 3.3/5 (4) | Feb 5, 2013 | 25/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Role Approved Comment safe to use in 2026?
Role Approved Comment shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Role Approved Comment?
Role Approved Comment is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,316 times since it launched in November 2009. It was downloaded 30 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Role Approved Comment work with WordPress 7.1?
Role Approved Comment is officially tested up to WordPress 2.8.4, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Role Approved Comment last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on November 24, 2009 (17 years ago).

### Who makes Role Approved Comment?
Role Approved Comment is developed and maintained by Jason Judge.

### What are the best alternatives to Role Approved Comment?
The most popular alternatives to Role Approved Comment are PublishPress Checklists: Pr… (3K+ installs), bbPress Moderation (500+ installs) and Comment Approved (400+ installs).


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