Lazy Moderator
v1.1.1by Phoenixheart · updated 12 years ago
Comment moderation for the lazy! Provides quick-yet-secure one-click links to moderate comments.
- Rank
- #40,928
- Up7,000 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.5K
- 2,509 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Lazy Moderator at a glance
Lazy Moderator is a WordPress plugin by Phoenixheart with 10+ active installs, the #40,928 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.1.1 came out on Oct 8, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 9 plugins tagged “moderator”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats31 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Lazy Moderator |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#40,928 · down 2,090 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #40,928 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #47,928 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #45,712 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #46,628 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #47,426 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #46,536 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #46,307 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #36,191 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #38,838 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.14% |
| 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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 4, 2012
- Last updated
- Oct 8, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Lazy Moderator
How many websites use Lazy Moderator?
Lazy Moderator 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 #40,928 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Lazy Moderator been downloaded?
2,509 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Lazy Moderator last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Oct 8, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Lazy Moderator compatible with the latest WordPress?
Lazy Moderator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, 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 Lazy Moderator still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Lazy Moderator have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Lazy Moderator?
The plugins most like Lazy Moderator, by the tags they share, are Comment Approved Notifier Extended (500+), Comment Moderator (100+) and Comment Approved Notifier (50+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 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★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.5K |
| Author | Phoenixheart |
| First released | Apr 4, 2012 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 8, 2014 |
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