Comments-advanced
v2.0by webvitalii · updated 6 years ago
Edit comment's info: Post ID, Parent Comment ID, User ID, Author IP, Author Agent and Comment Date.
- Rank
- #23,466
- Down130 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 36
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.8K
- 3,783 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Comments-advanced at a glance
Comments-advanced is a WordPress plugin by webvitalii with 30+ active installs, the #23,466 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 2.0 came out on Aug 2, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.5.24. Among the 285 plugins tagged “comment”, it ranks #77. 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 stats115 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Comments-advanced |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 36 · -2.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 37 |
Rank over time
#23,466 · down 93 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,466 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,336 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,376 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,406 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,343 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,473 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,381 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,499 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,443 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,517 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,373 |
Growth %
Average -0.23% 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 | +2.86% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -2.78% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +2.86% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.41% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #23517 → #23376Downloads +33.3%
- Tested up to 5.5.23 → 5.5.24
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 5.5.24
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 16, 2012
- Last updated
- Aug 2, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Comments-advanced
How many websites use Comments-advanced?
Comments-advanced is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,466 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Comments-advanced been downloaded?
3,783 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Comments-advanced last updated?
Version 2.0 came out on Aug 2, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is Comments-advanced compatible with the latest WordPress?
Comments-advanced’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.5.24, 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 Comments-advanced still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Comments-advanced have?
4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 83% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Comments-advanced?
The plugins most like Comments-advanced, by the tags they share, are One Click Close Comments (5K+), Bulk Delete Comments (5K+) and Comments Like Dislike (4K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 83%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 17%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 83%4–5★
- Mixed
- 17%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 11 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 36 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 3.8K |
| Author | webvitalii |
| First released | Aug 16, 2012 |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 2, 2020 |
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