# Comment Ban Manager

> Comment Ban Manager has 10+ active installs and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 44/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Comment Ban Manager works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

**Comment Ban Manager enables you to block ips and users from posting comments to your site**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,022
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (+3.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 44/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.6
- **Last updated:** Jun 11, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Joost (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jberculo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-ban-manager/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [abuse](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/abuse/) | #1 | 3 |
| [banning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/banning/) | #1 | 1 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,015 |
| [Tor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tor/) | #9 | 10 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| abuse | >100 | 720 |
| banning | #19 | 52 |
| comments | >100 | 8,931 |
| Tor | #31 | 108 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [AntylaykaUA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antylaykaua/) | <10 | — | Mar 25, 2020 | 21/100 |
| 3 | [Compassionate Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/compassionate-comments/) | <10 | 4/5 (1) | Dec 9, 2020 | 25/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Comment Ban Manager safe to use in 2026?
Comment Ban Manager works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Comment Ban Manager?
Comment Ban Manager is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,022 times since it launched in April 2014. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Comment Ban Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
Comment Ban Manager is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Comment Ban Manager need?
Comment Ban Manager requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Comment Ban Manager last updated?
The latest version, 2.6, was released on June 11, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Comment Ban Manager?
Comment Ban Manager is developed and maintained by Joost.

### What are the best alternatives to Comment Ban Manager?
The most popular alternatives to Comment Ban Manager are AntylaykaUA (<10 installs) and Compassionate Comments (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ban-manager/ · Generated 2026-10-08 19:56 UTC by PageForge