Automatic Comment Scheduler
v1.6.1by ramon fincken · updated 11 years ago
A plugin that automatically schedules pending comments for approval, depending on a min/max threshold and the last comment's publish date and tim …
- Rank
- #45,401
- Down5,707 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.5K
- 4,503 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Automatic Comment Scheduler at a glance
Automatic Comment Scheduler is a WordPress plugin by ramon fincken with 10+ active installs, the #45,401 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.6.1 came out on May 1, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 9 plugins tagged “approve”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats31 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Automatic Comment Scheduler |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · +8.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#45,401 · up 2,130 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #45,401 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #39,694 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #42,903 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #40,884 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #40,002 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #43,300 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #38,938 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #47,531 |
Growth %
Average +0.80% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v1.6100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 15, 2010
- Last updated
- May 1, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Automatic Comment Scheduler
How many websites use Automatic Comment Scheduler?
Automatic Comment Scheduler is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #45,401 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Automatic Comment Scheduler been downloaded?
4,503 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Automatic Comment Scheduler last updated?
Version 1.6.1 came out on May 1, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Automatic Comment Scheduler compatible with the latest WordPress?
Automatic Comment Scheduler’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 Automatic Comment Scheduler 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 Automatic Comment Scheduler have?
No one has reviewed Automatic Comment Scheduler on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Automatic Comment Scheduler?
The plugins most like Automatic Comment Scheduler, by the tags they share, are Comment Approved Notifier Extended (500+), Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress (30K+) and Missed Schedule Post Publisher (6K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.5K |
| Author | ramon fincken |
| First released | Dec 15, 2010 |
| Version | 1.6.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 1, 2015 |
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