cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification
v3.2by Chip Bennett · updated 10 years ago
Send comment notification and comment moderation emails to multiple users. Select users individually or by user role, or send emails to arbitrary emai …
- Rank
- #6,112
- Up23 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,370
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 31K
- 31,011 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification at a glance
cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification is a WordPress plugin by Chip Bennett with 1K+ active installs, the #6,112 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times, 29% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 3.2 came out on Apr 13, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 8 plugins tagged “cbnet”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats297 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,372 · -6.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,372 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,367 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,369 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,377 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,372 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,365 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,368 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,369 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,368 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,371 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,371 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,381 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,461 |
Rank over time
#6,112 · up 5 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #6,112 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,135 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,128 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,100 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,099 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,123 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,133 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,128 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,126 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,131 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,123 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,137 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,122 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,117 |
Growth %
Average -0.48% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.37% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.36% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.51% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.48% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
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.
- v3.2100%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.7
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 7, 2010
- Last updated
- Apr 13, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification
How many websites use cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification?
cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,112 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification been downloaded?
31,011 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times. See download stats
When was cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification last updated?
Version 3.2 came out on Apr 13, 2016 (10 years ago). See every release
Is cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification compatible with the latest WordPress?
cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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.
Does cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification. See its security record
Is cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification have?
4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 83% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification?
The plugins most like cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification, by the tags they share, are One Click Close Comments (5K+), Bulk Delete Comments (5K+) and Comments Like Dislike (4K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 83%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 17%
- Positive
- 83%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 17%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,370 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 31K |
| Author | Chip Bennett |
| First released | Jan 7, 2010 |
| Version | 3.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 13, 2016 |
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