# Comment Moderator

> Comment Moderator has 100+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 117 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Comment Moderator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**Add a new user role, Comment Moderator, that allows any selected user to manage comments.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 10,433
- **Downloads (30 days):** 117 (+46.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.9
- **Last updated:** Aug 5, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.0.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** DraftPress Team (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/draftpress/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpsite-comment-moderator/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment/) | #47 | 245 |
| [moderate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/moderate/) | #2 | 9 |
| [moderation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/moderation/) | #8 | 76 |
| [moderator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/moderator/) | #1 | 9 |
| [user role](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-role/) | #9 | 26 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comment | >100 | 8,965 |
| moderate | >100 | 352 |
| moderation | >100 | 768 |
| moderator | #70 | 205 |
| user role | >100 | 5,844 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [DCO Comment Attachment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dco-comment-attachment/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Oct 2, 2022 | 30/100 |
| 2 | [Bulk Delete Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-delete-comments/) | 5K+ | 4.1/5 (12) | Jul 13, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 3 | [One Click Close Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-click-close-comments/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Apr 17, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 4 | [Comments Like Dislike](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comments-like-dislike/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (38) | Sep 28, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [Comment Reply Email Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-reply-email-notification/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (33) | Aug 13, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 6 | [Relative URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relative-url/) | 2K+ | 4.2/5 (26) | Aug 11, 2021 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Decent Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/decent-comments/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (20) | Jan 6, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 8 | [Anti-spam Reloaded](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anti-spam-reloaded/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (14) | Aug 15, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 9 | [cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cbnet-multi-author-comment-notification/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Apr 13, 2016 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [Lightweight Subscribe To Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-notifier-no-spammers/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (25) | Aug 30, 2024 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Comment Moderator safe to use in 2026?
Comment Moderator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Comment Moderator?
Comment Moderator is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,433 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 117 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Comment Moderator work with WordPress 7.1?
Comment Moderator is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Comment Moderator last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.9, was released on August 5, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Comment Moderator?
Comment Moderator is developed and maintained by DraftPress Team.

### What are the best alternatives to Comment Moderator?
The most popular alternatives to Comment Moderator are DCO Comment Attachment (5K+ installs), Bulk Delete Comments (5K+ installs) and One Click Close Comments (5K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpsite-comment-moderator/ · Generated 2026-10-10 03:53 UTC by PageForge