Trackbacks Template
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).
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 18 years
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Trackbacks Template stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comments | >100 |
| pingbacks | >100 |
| template | >100 |
| trackbacks | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Trackbacks Template
From the official readme · v1.0Description
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).
Modifying the template
By default the plugin displays the trackbacks as an unordered list inside a div with the id “trackbackslist” with a h3 heading “Trackbacks” above the list
Alternatively if you’re comfortable with editing HTML & PHP you can add a file called trackbacks.php into your template folder and the plugin will use that to style this list.
The file trackbacks.php in the plugin folder contains the default code & is a good starting point for customising your own template. Copy it into your
template folder and it will be used instead of the default file.
Installation
- Download the zip file & extract the contents to /wp-content/plugins
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Place the tag
trackback_template()on your template where you want the trackbacks to appear (probably above or below the normal comments section in the single.php template file)
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FAQ
Trackbacks Template: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
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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