# Trackbacks Template

> Trackbacks Template has 10+ active installs and 42 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Trackbacks Template shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Adds a template tag ‘trackback_template()’ that displays the list of trackbacks for a post/page. This is especially useful for sites that are displaying the comments using a seperate service (i.e. Disqus).**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,859
- **Downloads (30 days):** 42 (+13.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 13, 2008
- **Tested up to:** —
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dalziel (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dalziel/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/trackbacks-template/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,022 |
| [pingbacks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pingbacks/) | #4 | 8 |
| [template](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/template/) | >100 | 184 |
| [trackbacks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/trackbacks/) | #3 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 9,105 |
| pingbacks | >100 | 419 |
| template | >100 | 10,000 |
| trackbacks | >100 | 270 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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 | 79/100 |
| 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 | 57/100 |
| 7 | [Throws SPAM Away](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/throws-spam-away/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 26, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 8 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 9 | [Subscribe to Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/subscribe-to-comments/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (14) | Oct 6, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 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 Trackbacks Template free?
Yes. Trackbacks Template is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Trackbacks Template safe to use in 2026?
Trackbacks Template shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Trackbacks Template?
Trackbacks Template is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,859 times since it launched in June 2008. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.

### When was Trackbacks Template last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on June 13, 2008 (18 years ago).

### Who makes Trackbacks Template?
Trackbacks Template is developed and maintained by dalziel.

### What are the best alternatives to Trackbacks Template?
The most popular alternatives to Trackbacks Template 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/trackbacks-template/ · Generated 2026-10-15 15:02 UTC by PageForge