Comment Pub
v1.0.0by nowmediagroup · updated 13 years ago
Create a guestbook or local avatars or unique comments. The images be will resized on upload and originals deleted.
- Rank
- #25,448
- Down189 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 27
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.1K
- 7,103 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Comment Pub at a glance
Comment Pub is a WordPress plugin by nowmediagroup with 20+ active installs, the #25,448 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Jan 28, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 12 plugins tagged “guest”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats28 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Comment Pub |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 27 · +3.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 26 |
Rank over time
#25,448 · up 196 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,448 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,259 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,400 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,325 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,262 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,280 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,354 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,408 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,281 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,616 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,612 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,644 |
Growth %
Average +0.34% 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 | +3.85% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -3.70% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 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.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4.1
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 28, 2013
- Last updated
- Jan 28, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Comment Pub
How many websites use Comment Pub?
Comment Pub 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 #25,448 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Comment Pub been downloaded?
7,103 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Comment Pub last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Jan 28, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Comment Pub compatible with the latest WordPress?
Comment Pub’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 Pub still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Comment Pub have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Comment Pub?
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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 | ≈ 27 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 7.1K |
| Author | nowmediagroup |
| First released | Jan 28, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.4.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 28, 2013 |
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