Allow Comments on Pages by Default
v1.1by Sergey Biryukov · updated 11 years ago
Turns on comments on pages in WordPress 4.3+ by default.
- Rank
- #18,530
- Down112 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 75
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.8K
- 5,779 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Allow Comments on Pages by Default at a glance
Allow Comments on Pages by Default is a WordPress plugin by Sergey Biryukov with 70+ active installs, the #18,530 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Aug 26, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 422 plugins tagged “pages”, it ranks #110. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats78 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Allow Comments on Pages by Default |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 75 · -2.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 77 |
Rank over time
#18,530 · down 219 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,530 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,418 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,306 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,300 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,264 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,153 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,163 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,209 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,232 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,164 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,360 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,311 |
Growth %
Average -0.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.32% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.30% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.32% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.30% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.32% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.30% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.3
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 25, 2015
- Last updated
- Aug 26, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Allow Comments on Pages by Default
How many websites use Allow Comments on Pages by Default?
Allow Comments on Pages by Default is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,530 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Allow Comments on Pages by Default been downloaded?
5,779 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Allow Comments on Pages by Default last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Aug 26, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Allow Comments on Pages by Default compatible with the latest WordPress?
Allow Comments on Pages by Default’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Allow Comments on Pages by Default still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Allow Comments on Pages by Default have?
4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Allow Comments on Pages by Default?
The plugins most like Allow Comments on Pages by Default, by the tags they share, are No Page Comment (10K+), Disable Comments (1M+) and Disable Comments (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 25%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 75 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 5.8K |
| Author | Sergey Biryukov |
| First released | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 26, 2015 |
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