Instant Comment Validation
v1.1.0by Mrinal Roy · updated 11 years ago
Add a instant validator for WordPress comment form, instead of sending users to default error page.
- Rank
- #9,623
- Down20 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 436
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.5K
- 8,495 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Instant Comment Validation at a glance
Instant Comment Validation is a WordPress plugin by Mrinal Roy with 400+ active installs, the #9,623 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.1.0 came out on Dec 16, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “comment validation”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats103 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Instant Comment Validation |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 436 · -1.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 436 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 437 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 437 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 438 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 436 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 434 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 435 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 434 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 435 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 434 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 436 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 436 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 443 |
Rank over time
#9,623 · up 34 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #9,623 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,603 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,609 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,603 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,594 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,616 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,662 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,638 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,649 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,645 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,654 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,641 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,659 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,657 |
Growth %
Average -0.12% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.58% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 400+ |
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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 3, 2014
- Last updated
- Dec 16, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Instant Comment Validation
How many websites use Instant Comment Validation?
Instant Comment Validation is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,623 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Instant Comment Validation been downloaded?
8,495 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Instant Comment Validation last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Dec 16, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is Instant Comment Validation compatible with the latest WordPress?
Instant Comment Validation’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 Instant Comment Validation 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 Instant Comment Validation have?
4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 80% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Instant Comment Validation?
The plugins most like Instant Comment Validation, by the tags they share, are Post Comment Validation (90+), wp comment validation (60+) and Enhanced Comment Validation (30+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 80%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- 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 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 19 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 436 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 8.5K |
| Author | Mrinal Roy |
| First released | Jul 3, 2014 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 16, 2015 |
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- 60+
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Enhanced Comment Validation
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Enhanced Comment Validation plugin is an effective security solution that protects your WordPress comment form.
- Rank
- #24,767
- Installs
- 30+
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