Comment Archive
v0.3by dexxaye · updated 14 years ago
allow comments to be archived.
- Rank
- #46,510
- Down3,549 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.8K
- 1,824 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Comment Archive at a glance
Comment Archive is a WordPress plugin by dexxaye with 10+ active installs, the #46,510 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.3 came out on Feb 21, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 175 plugins tagged “archive”, it ranks #123. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats11 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Comment Archive |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#46,510 · down 2,565 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #46,510 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #42,961 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #41,571 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #36,991 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #44,680 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #48,021 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #44,641 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #43,680 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,003 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #38,196 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #43,945 |
Growth %
Average -0.66% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +15.38% |
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.
- v0.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 21, 2012
- Last updated
- Feb 21, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Comment Archive
How many websites use Comment Archive?
Comment Archive 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 #46,510 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Comment Archive been downloaded?
1,824 times in total since 2012.
When was Comment Archive last updated?
Version 0.3 came out on Feb 21, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Comment Archive compatible with the latest WordPress?
Comment Archive’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 Comment Archive still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Comment Archive have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Comment Archive?
The plugins most like Comment Archive, by the tags they share, are Disable Comments (1M+), Disable Comments (100K+) and Disqus Comment System (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 1.8K |
| Author | dexxaye |
| First released | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Version | 0.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 21, 2012 |
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