# Simple Reverse Comments

> Simple Reverse Comments has 70+ active installs and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple Reverse Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Simple Reverse Comments is a WordPress Plugin, which can be used to reverse the order in which the comments are shown in a WordPress blog, without modifying the theme.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 70+
- **Total downloads:** 5,246
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (+14.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 8, 2008
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.5.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sudar Muthu (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sudar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-reverse-comments/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment/) | #58 | 246 |
| [reverse](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reverse/) | #4 | 7 |
| [template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/template/) | #53 | 185 |
| [theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theme/) | #94 | 282 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comment | >100 | 8,838 |
| reverse | >100 | 1,131 |
| template | >100 | 10,000 |
| theme | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AnyComment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anycomment/) | 5K+ | 4.8/5 (156) | May 14, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 2 | [DCO Comment Attachment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dco-comment-attachment/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Oct 2, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 3 | [Bulk Delete Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-delete-comments/) | 5K+ | 4.1/5 (12) | Jul 13, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 4 | [Comments Like Dislike](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comments-like-dislike/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (38) | Sep 28, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [One Click Close Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-click-close-comments/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Apr 17, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 6 | [Comment Reply Email Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-reply-email-notification/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (33) | Aug 13, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 7 | [Relative URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relative-url/) | 3K+ | 4.2/5 (26) | Aug 11, 2021 | 41/100 |
| 8 | [Decent Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/decent-comments/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (20) | Jan 6, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 9 | [Anti-spam Reloaded](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anti-spam-reloaded/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (14) | Aug 15, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 10 | [cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cbnet-multi-author-comment-notification/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Apr 13, 2016 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simple Reverse Comments safe to use in 2026?
Simple Reverse Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Reverse Comments?
Simple Reverse Comments is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,246 times since it launched in June 2008. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Reverse Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Reverse Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 2.5.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple Reverse Comments last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on June 8, 2008 (18 years ago).

### Who makes Simple Reverse Comments?
Simple Reverse Comments is developed and maintained by Sudar Muthu.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Reverse Comments?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Reverse Comments are AnyComment (5K+ installs), DCO Comment Attachment (5K+ installs) and Bulk Delete Comments (5K+ installs).


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