# Better Page Comments

> Better Page Comments has <10 active installs and 60 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Better Page Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Comments that Strip away HTML, but allow basic fonts in another way. Also includes some basic spam control options.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,700
- **Downloads (30 days):** 60 (+27.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4.9
- **Last updated:** Oct 22, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** SwiftNinjaPro (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/swiftninjapro/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/swiftninjapro-comments/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [anti-spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anti-spam/) | >100 | 204 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,015 |
| [query](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/query/) | #59 | 61 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,401 |
| [strip-html](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/strip-html/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| anti-spam | >100 | 735 |
| comments | >100 | 8,925 |
| query | >100 | 9,744 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| strip-html | >100 | 806 |

## 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 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot/) | 400K+ | 5/5 (1,452) | Sep 3, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [CF7 Apps – Honeypot, Database, Redirection, Webhook, and Addons for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7-honeypot/) | 300K+ | 3.8/5 (135) | Sep 29, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [Anti-Spam by CleanTalk – Spam Protection Without CAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleantalk-spam-protect/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (3,217) | Oct 5, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 6 | [CloudSecure WP Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cloudsecure-wp-security/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 29, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 7 | [Gravity Forms Zero Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-zero-spam/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (24) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 8 | [Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-encoder-bundle/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (93) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 9 | [Spam Protection / Maspik](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-forms-anti-spam/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (87) | Sep 29, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 10 | [Blackhole for Bad Bots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blackhole-bad-bots/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (148) | Aug 21, 2026 | 90/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Better Page Comments safe to use in 2026?
Better Page Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Better Page Comments?
Better Page Comments is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,700 times since it launched in April 2019. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Better Page Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
Better Page Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.23, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Better Page Comments need?
Better Page 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 Better Page Comments last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.9, was released on October 22, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Better Page Comments?
Better Page Comments is developed and maintained by SwiftNinjaPro.

### What are the best alternatives to Better Page Comments?
The most popular alternatives to Better Page Comments are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Antispam Bee (700K+ installs) and WP Armour (400K+ installs).


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