# Show Parent Comment

> Show Parent Comment has 80+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 73 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Show Parent Comment shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**When moderating comments in the WordPress Admin area, it is useful to be able to see the parent comment if one exists.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 4,779
- **Downloads (30 days):** 73 (+73.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 11, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Stephen Cronin (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/stephencronin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/show-parent-comment/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comment moderation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment-moderation/) | #7 | 16 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,015 |
| [parent comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/parent-comment/) | #1 | 1 |
| [show comment parent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/show-comment-parent/) | #1 | 1 |
| [show parent comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/show-parent-comment/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comment moderation | >100 | 508 |
| comments | >100 | 8,917 |
| parent comment | >100 | 746 |
| show comment parent | >100 | 544 |
| show parent comment | >100 | 544 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable Comments & Delete All Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comments-plus/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (41) | Aug 20, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Comment Editing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-comment-editing/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (55) | Sep 11, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 3 | [WP referrer spam blacklist (fight 2040+ Referrer Spammers in (Google/Matomo) Analytics)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-referrer-spam-blacklist/) | 700+ | 4.3/5 (3) | Dec 27, 2020 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Comments – GraphComment / AI-Moderated Comment System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/graphcomment-comment-system/) | 400+ | 4.7/5 (30) | Sep 12, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 5 | [WP Comment Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-comment-notification/) | 400+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Comment Moderation Role by WPBeginner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-moderation-role/) | 200+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Mar 16, 2026 | 44/100 |
| 8 | [AOS Comment Spam Cleanup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aos-comment-spam-cleanup/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 1, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 9 | [Crowd Control by Postmatic – Comment moderation decentralized](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowd-control/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | May 17, 2019 | 31/100 |
| 10 | [Gmail Comment Approval](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gmail-comment-approval/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 16, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 11 | [ShushThatNoise – Ignorant Comment Hider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shushthatnoise/) | 10+ | — | Aug 16, 2010 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Show Parent Comment safe to use in 2026?
Show Parent Comment shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Show Parent Comment?
Show Parent Comment is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,779 times since it launched in September 2015. It was downloaded 73 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Show Parent Comment work with WordPress 7.1?
Show Parent Comment is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Show Parent Comment last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.1, was released on November 11, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Show Parent Comment?
Show Parent Comment is developed and maintained by Stephen Cronin.

### What are the best alternatives to Show Parent Comment?
The most popular alternatives to Show Parent Comment are Disable Comments & Delete A… (9K+ installs), Simple Comment Editing (2K+ installs) and WP referrer spam blacklist… (700+ installs).


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