Comment Form Quicktags
v1.3.2by regen · updated 15 years ago
This plugin inserts a quicktag toolbar on the comment form.
- Rank
- #19,998
- Down59 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 62
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 27.7K
- 27,712 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Comment Form Quicktags at a glance
Comment Form Quicktags is a WordPress plugin by regen with 60+ active installs, the #19,998 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.3.2 came out on Jul 12, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 13 plugins tagged “quicktags”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats67 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Comment Form Quicktags |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 62 · -8.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 67 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 67 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 68 |
Rank over time
#19,998 · down 820 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,998 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,939 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,111 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,121 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,057 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,088 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,064 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,044 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,129 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,116 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,226 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,140 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,178 |
Growth %
Average -0.77% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.73% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.51% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.49% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.51% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.94% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
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.
- v1.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 8, 2009
- Last updated
- Jul 12, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Comment Form Quicktags
How many websites use Comment Form Quicktags?
Comment Form Quicktags is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,998 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Comment Form Quicktags been downloaded?
27,712 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Comment Form Quicktags last updated?
Version 1.3.2 came out on Jul 12, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Comment Form Quicktags compatible with the latest WordPress?
Comment Form Quicktags’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 Form Quicktags still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Comment Form Quicktags have?
No one has reviewed Comment Form Quicktags on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Comment Form Quicktags?
The plugins most like Comment Form Quicktags, by the tags they share, are Disable Comments (1M+), Disable Comments (100K+) and Disqus Comment System (30K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 62 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 27.7K |
| Author | regen |
| First released | Jan 8, 2009 |
| Version | 1.3.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 12, 2011 |
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