Comment Timeout
v2.4.1by jammycakes · updated 13 years ago
Closes comments on blog entries after a user-configurable period of time, with an option to make allowances for active discussions.
- Rank
- #14,595
- Down16 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 145
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 17.2K
- 17,193 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Comment Timeout at a glance
Comment Timeout is a WordPress plugin by jammycakes with 100+ active installs, the #14,595 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.4.1 came out on Aug 18, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 672 plugins tagged “spam”, it ranks #121. It was first released in 2007.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats44 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Comment Timeout |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 145 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 145 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 145 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 145 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 145 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 145 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 145 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 145 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 156 |
Rank over time
#14,595 · down 13 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,595 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,579 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,576 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,567 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,575 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,576 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,576 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,572 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,563 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,575 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,583 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,607 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,582 |
Growth %
Average -0.61% 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 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.05% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v2.4100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.4.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 8, 2007
- Last updated
- Aug 18, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Comment Timeout
How many websites use Comment Timeout?
Comment Timeout is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,595 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Comment Timeout been downloaded?
17,193 times in total since 2007.
When was Comment Timeout last updated?
Version 2.4.1 came out on Aug 18, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Comment Timeout compatible with the latest WordPress?
Comment Timeout’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 Timeout 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 Timeout have?
4.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Comment Timeout?
The plugins most like Comment Timeout, by the tags they share, are Cookies for Comments (10K+), Simply Disable Comments (8K+) and Delete Pending Comments (8K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 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★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 145 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 17.2K |
| Author | jammycakes |
| First released | Feb 8, 2007 |
| Version | 2.4.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 18, 2013 |
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