# YD Prevent Comment Impersonation

> YD Prevent Comment Impersonation has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 31 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** YD Prevent Comment Impersonation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This simple WordPress plugin prevents a "non registered" commentator to use the identity (login or e-mail address) of a registered user.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,827
- **Downloads (30 days):** 31 (+3.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 30, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.1.4
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Yann at WP&Co (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ydubois/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/yd-prevent-comment-impersonation/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [automatic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automatic/) | #80 | 98 |
| [english](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/english/) | #6 | 11 |
| [extension](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/extension/) | #24 | 38 |
| [plug-in](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plug-in/) | #3 | 5 |
| [Visit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/visit/) | #9 | 12 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| automatic | >100 | 10,000 |
| english | >100 | 6,650 |
| extension | >100 | 6,406 |
| plug-in | >100 | 1,998 |
| Visit | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Autologin Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autologin-links/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Feb 24, 2021 | 40/100 |
| 2 | [Easy Custom Auto Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-custom-auto-excerpt/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (151) | Apr 16, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [OTF Regenerate Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/otf-regenerate-thumbnails/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (19) | Nov 28, 2017 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [Category Posts in Custom Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-posts-in-custom-menu/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (43) | Aug 28, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 5 | [aapanel WP Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aapanel-wp-toolkit/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 29, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [Automatic Responsive Tables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-responsive-tables/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Aug 6, 2019 | 37/100 |
| 7 | [Auto Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-updates/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 21, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 8 | [Auto Update Plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-update-plugins/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 17, 2016 | 39/100 |
| 9 | [Idle User Logout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/idle-user-logout/) | 1K+ | 4.1/5 (18) | Aug 30, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [VA Social Buzz](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/va-social-buzz/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 3, 2017 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is YD Prevent Comment Impersonation safe to use in 2026?
YD Prevent Comment Impersonation shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use YD Prevent Comment Impersonation?
YD Prevent Comment Impersonation is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,827 times since it launched in March 2011. It was downloaded 31 times in the last 30 days.

### Does YD Prevent Comment Impersonation work with WordPress 7.1?
YD Prevent Comment Impersonation is officially tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was YD Prevent Comment Impersonation last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.0, was released on March 30, 2011 (16 years ago).

### Who makes YD Prevent Comment Impersonation?
YD Prevent Comment Impersonation is developed and maintained by Yann at WP&Co.

### What are the best alternatives to YD Prevent Comment Impersonation?
The most popular alternatives to YD Prevent Comment Impersonation are Autologin Links (7K+ installs), Easy Custom Auto Excerpt (6K+ installs) and OTF Regenerate Thumbnails (4K+ installs).


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