WP Comments Moderators
v4.0.3by .fay · updated 10 years ago
WP Comments Moderators plugin allows any user (whatever their Role) to moderate any blog comment.
- Rank
- #32,807
- Up1,219 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.2K
- 4,169 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Comments Moderators at a glance
WP Comments Moderators is a WordPress plugin by .fay with 10+ active installs, the #32,807 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 4.0.3 came out on May 24, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 11 plugins tagged “moderate”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats34 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Comments Moderators |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#32,807 · up 89 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #32,807 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #34,026 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #33,634 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #33,016 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #32,786 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #32,344 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #33,187 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #33,149 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #34,591 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #32,862 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #32,947 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #32,217 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #32,896 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.13% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v4.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 4.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 15, 2009
- Last updated
- May 24, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Comments Moderators
How many websites use WP Comments Moderators?
WP Comments Moderators is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #32,807 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Comments Moderators been downloaded?
4,169 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WP Comments Moderators last updated?
Version 4.0.3 came out on May 24, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is WP Comments Moderators compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Comments Moderators’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 WP Comments Moderators 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 WP Comments Moderators have?
No one has reviewed WP Comments Moderators on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Comments Moderators?
The plugins most like WP Comments Moderators, by the tags they share, are Comment Moderator (100+), One Click Close Comments (5K+) and DCO Comment Attachment (5K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.2K |
| Author | .fay |
| First released | Aug 15, 2009 |
| Version | 4.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 24, 2016 |
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