Post Comment Validation
v1.0.0by HK · updated 1 year ago
Post Comment Validation plugin helps you to set validation in default wordpress comment box amd email on same page insted of sending users to default …
- Rank
- #17,021
- Up156 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 95
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.1K
- 3,080 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Post Comment Validation at a glance
Post Comment Validation is a WordPress plugin by HK with 90+ active installs, the #17,021 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Nov 29, 2024, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “wordpress comment”. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats78 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Post Comment Validation |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 95 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 97 |
Rank over time
#17,021 · down 62 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,021 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,177 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,127 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,201 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,183 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,183 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,198 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,062 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,021 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,018 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,928 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,959 |
Growth %
Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +2.15% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.05% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.04% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.03% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #16928 → #17201Downloads +50%
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 23, 2017
- Last updated
- Nov 29, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Post Comment Validation
How many websites use Post Comment Validation?
Post Comment Validation is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,021 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Post Comment Validation been downloaded?
3,080 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Post Comment Validation last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Nov 29, 2024 (1 year ago).
Is Post Comment Validation compatible with the latest WordPress?
Post Comment Validation’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 Post Comment Validation still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Post Comment Validation have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Post Comment Validation?
The plugins most like Post Comment Validation, by the tags they share, are Enhanced Comment Validation (30+), One Click Close Comments (5K+) and DCO Comment Attachment (5K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 95 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 3.1K |
| Author | HK |
| First released | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 29, 2024 |
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