Disqus Notify Post/Page Author
v1.2.1by Janne Cederberg · updated 10 years ago
If using Disqus, the authors of posts/pages do not get notified of comments if they're not Disqus moderators. This plugin fixes that.
- Rank
- #18,600
- Up65 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 74
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.2K
- 10,240 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Disqus Notify Post/Page Author at a glance
Disqus Notify Post/Page Author is a WordPress plugin by Janne Cederberg with 70+ active installs, the #18,600 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.2.1 came out on Feb 22, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 18 plugins tagged “Disqus”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats94 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Disqus Notify Post/Page Author |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 74 · -3.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 74 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 77 |
Rank over time
#18,600 · down 317 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,600 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,665 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,496 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,466 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,356 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,509 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,598 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,689 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,577 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,447 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,287 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,366 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,283 |
Growth %
Average -0.31% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.35% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.37% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.35% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.32% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.30% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
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.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 16, 2014
- Last updated
- Feb 22, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Disqus Notify Post/Page Author
How many websites use Disqus Notify Post/Page Author?
Disqus Notify Post/Page Author is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,600 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Disqus Notify Post/Page Author been downloaded?
10,240 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Disqus Notify Post/Page Author last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on Feb 22, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Disqus Notify Post/Page Author compatible with the latest WordPress?
Disqus Notify Post/Page Author’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Disqus Notify Post/Page Author still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Disqus Notify Post/Page Author have?
4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Disqus Notify Post/Page Author?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 33%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 74 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 10.2K |
| Author | Janne Cederberg |
| First released | Aug 16, 2014 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 22, 2016 |
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