Comment Form Shortcode
v1.3by Varni Infotech · updated 12 years ago
Comment Form Shortcode.
- Rank
- #12,296
- Down33 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 234
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.5K
- 10,479 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 11 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Comment Form Shortcode at a glance
Comment Form Shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Varni Infotech with 200+ active installs, the #12,296 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Version 1.3 came out on Mar 4, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 285 plugins tagged “comment”, it ranks #30. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats137 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Comment Form Shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 233 · -4.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 233 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 234 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 234 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 234 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 232 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 233 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 233 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 234 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 234 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 235 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 235 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 244 |
Rank over time
#12,296 · down 46 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,296 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,263 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,291 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,281 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,283 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,335 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,313 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,291 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,281 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,284 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,252 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,252 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,250 |
Growth %
Average -0.38% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.86% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.69% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
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%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★11 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 3, 2014
- Last updated
- Mar 4, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Comment Form Shortcode
How many websites use Comment Form Shortcode?
Comment Form Shortcode is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,296 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Comment Form Shortcode been downloaded?
10,479 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Comment Form Shortcode last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Mar 4, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Comment Form Shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Comment Form Shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 Shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 12 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 Shortcode have?
5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Comment Form Shortcode?
The plugins most like Comment Form Shortcode, by the tags they share, are MW WP Form (200K+), Interact Quiz & Form Embed (3K+) and Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
11 reviews
- 5 stars: 11 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 | ≈ 234 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 11 |
| Total downloads | 10.5K |
| Author | Varni Infotech |
| First released | Mar 3, 2014 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 4, 2014 |
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