Reverse Order Comments
v1.1.1by Tim · updated 14 years ago
Allows to display the comments in reverse order. Latest comment first, oldest last.
- Rank
- #13,939
- Down25 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 155
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 19.4K
- 19,384 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Reverse Order Comments at a glance
Reverse Order Comments is a WordPress plugin by Tim with 100+ active installs, the #13,939 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1.1 came out on Jul 16, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 7 plugins tagged “reverse”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2007.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats95 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Reverse Order Comments |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 155 · -8.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 155 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 155 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 155 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 156 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 155 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 155 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 156 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 156 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 156 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 156 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 156 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 170 |
Rank over time
#13,939 · down 36 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,939 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,914 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,892 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,895 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,885 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,922 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,900 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,879 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,854 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,856 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,885 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,916 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,903 |
Growth %
Average -0.77% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.64% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.65% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.64% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -8.23% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 1.5
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 20, 2007
- Last updated
- Jul 16, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Reverse Order Comments
How many websites use Reverse Order Comments?
Reverse Order Comments is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,939 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Reverse Order Comments been downloaded?
19,384 times in total since 2007. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Reverse Order Comments last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Jul 16, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Reverse Order Comments compatible with the latest WordPress?
Reverse Order Comments’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Reverse Order Comments still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Reverse Order Comments have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Reverse Order Comments?
The plugins most like Reverse Order Comments, by the tags they share, are Disable Comments (1M+), Disable Comments (100K+) and Advanced Order Export For WooCommerce (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 155 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 19.4K |
| Author | Tim |
| First released | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 1.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 16, 2012 |
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