Comment Filter
v1.0.0by williamlong · updated 14 years ago
Comment Filter is a plugin that allows for filtering of bad words used during commenting.
- Rank
- #26,807
- Up180 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 24
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.3K
- 3,328 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Comment Filter at a glance
Comment Filter is a WordPress plugin by williamlong with 20+ active installs, the #26,807 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Mar 7, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 285 plugins tagged “comment”, it ranks #91. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats34 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Comment Filter |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 24 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 24 |
Rank over time
#26,807 · up 253 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | #26,807 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #26,987 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #26,880 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #26,950 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #26,998 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,265 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #27,113 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #27,100 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #27,060 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +4.35% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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.
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 7, 2012
- Last updated
- Mar 7, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Comment Filter
How many websites use Comment Filter?
Comment Filter is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #26,807 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Comment Filter been downloaded?
3,328 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Comment Filter last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Mar 7, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Comment Filter compatible with the latest WordPress?
Comment Filter’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 Filter 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 Filter have?
No one has reviewed Comment Filter on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Comment Filter?
The plugins most like Comment Filter, by the tags they share, are HUSKY (80K+), Search & Filter (40K+) and One Click Close Comments (5K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 24 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.3K |
| Author | williamlong |
| First released | Mar 7, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 7, 2012 |
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