SafeComments
v1.0.1by safecomments · updated 1 year ago
Real-time WordPress comment moderation system that filters spam and inappropriate content while auto-approving safe comments in 100+ languages.
- Rank
- #59,780
- Down618 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 5
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 888
- 888 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
SafeComments at a glance
SafeComments is a WordPress plugin by safecomments with fewer than 10 active installs, the #59,780 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Jul 21, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 2 plugins tagged “auto approve”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats47 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | SafeComments |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
Rank over time
#59,780 · up 716 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #59,780 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #59,162 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #67,984 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #70,716 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #69,689 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #63,268 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #69,488 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #61,657 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #63,544 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #72,343 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #60,496 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +33.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -60.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +300.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -80.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #60496 → #67984Downloads -50%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 1, 2025
- Last updated
- Jul 21, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about SafeComments
How many websites use SafeComments?
SafeComments is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #59,780 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has SafeComments been downloaded?
888 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was SafeComments last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Jul 21, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is SafeComments compatible with the latest WordPress?
SafeComments’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 SafeComments 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 SafeComments have?
No one has reviewed SafeComments on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to SafeComments?
The plugins most like SafeComments, by the tags they share, are Disable Comments (1M+), Disable Comments (100K+) and Disqus Comment System (30K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 5 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 888 |
| Author | safecomments |
| First released | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 21, 2025 |
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