WP Delete Comments
WP Delete Comments allows you to delete your Pending, Approved, Spam, Trash or All of your comments.
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WP Delete Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.0 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Delete Comments stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| delete all comments | >100 |
| delete comments | >100 |
| delete spam comments | >100 |
| delete trash comments | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About WP Delete Comments
From the official readme · v1.0Description
WP Delete Comments allows you to delete your Pending, Approved, Spam, Trash or All of your comments.
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
e.g.
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/wp-delete-commentsdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the “WP Delete Comments” screen to configure the plugin
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Best WP Delete Comments alternatives
All delete all comments plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
WP Comment Cleaner
Delete, disable, and clean all comments in one click. Easily manage, bulk delete, or…
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20K+ |
| 2 |
Bulk Delete Comments
Effortlessly bulk delete comments or delete all comments from your WordPress site. Manage…
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5K+ |
FAQ
WP Delete Comments: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 20, 2026
Is WP Delete Comments free?
Yes. WP Delete Comments is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Delete Comments safe to use in 2026?
WP Delete Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Delete Comments?
WP Delete Comments is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,638 times since it launched in January 2019. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Delete Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Delete Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WP Delete Comments need?
WP Delete 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 WP Delete Comments last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 11, 2019 (8 years ago).
Who makes WP Delete Comments?
WP Delete Comments is developed and maintained by embarkcode.
What are the best alternatives to WP Delete Comments?
The most popular alternatives to WP Delete Comments are WP Comment Cleaner (20K+ installs) and Bulk Delete Comments (5K+ installs).
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