WordPress plugin comparison
PageProofer vs Simple Commenter
At a glance
- Simple Commenter has more active installs: 200+, against 50+ for PageProofer.
- On a typical day, Simple Commenter is downloaded about 22 times, PageProofer about 11.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Simple Commenter was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Oct 4, 2026 for PageProofer.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- PageProofer has been around longer: since 2020, against 2026 for Simple Commenter.
Line by line
Simple Commenter leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PageProofer |  Simple Commenter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #21,343 | #12,227 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 285 | 689 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(13) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.32 | ×0.46 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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