YD Prevent Comment Impersonation
This simple WordPress plugin prevents a "non registered" commentator to use the identity (login or e-mail address) of a registered user.
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where YD Prevent Comment Imperson… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| automatic | >100 |
| english | >100 |
| extension | >100 |
| plug-in | >100 |
| Visit | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About YD Prevent Comment Impersonation
From the official readme · v0.1.0Description
This simple WordPress plugin prevents a “non registered” commentator to use the identity (login or e-mail address) of a registered user. It gives the anonymous user a choice of loging in, registering, or choosing another identity.
Don’t let them steal your online identity!
One limitation of vanilla WordPress is that it lets anyone register comments using any identity they like.
It does not enforce unicity of commentator’s apparent identity.
More preoccupying, anyone can use another person’s login as their commentator identity.
This plugin fixes that. In order to post comments under a registered user’s identity, it will enforce that you are logged-on.
Otherwise, you will have to either log-in, or choose another identity for posting your comment.
Compatible with PHP5.
Ce plugin est entièrement traduit en français.
Active support
Drop me a line on my YD Prevent Comment Impersonation plugin support site to report bugs, ask for specific feature or improvement, or just tell me how you’re using it.
Funding Credits
Original development of this plugin has been paid for by Nogent Citoyen. Please visit their site!
Revisions
- 0.1.0. Initial beta release of 2011/03/30
Did you like it?
Drop me a line on http://www.yann.com/en/wp-plugins/yd-prevent-comment-impersonation
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Installation
WordPress automatic installation is fully supported and recommended.
Changelog
No specifics. Automatic upgrade works fine.
0.1.0
- Initial beta release
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FAQ
YD Prevent Comment Impersonation: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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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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