Whisper Comment Reloaded
v1.0by Joshua Parker · updated 15 years ago
Whisper Comment Reloaded is a WordPress plugin for commenters to control comment visibility for other viewers.
- Rank
- #46,291
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.5K
- 3,506 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Whisper Comment Reloaded at a glance
Whisper Comment Reloaded is a WordPress plugin by Joshua Parker with 10+ active installs, the #46,291 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 67% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Sep 2, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “whisper”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats158 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Whisper Comment Reloaded |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -14.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#46,291 · down 4,137 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #46,291 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #43,207 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #42,373 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #42,230 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #42,311 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,819 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #48,165 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,154 |
Growth %
Average -1.18% 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 | -3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -21.43% |
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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 2, 2011
- Last updated
- Sep 2, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Whisper Comment Reloaded
How many websites use Whisper Comment Reloaded?
Whisper Comment Reloaded 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 #46,291 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Whisper Comment Reloaded been downloaded?
3,506 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Whisper Comment Reloaded last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Sep 2, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Whisper Comment Reloaded compatible with the latest WordPress?
Whisper Comment Reloaded’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 Whisper Comment Reloaded still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Whisper Comment Reloaded have?
No one has reviewed Whisper Comment Reloaded on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Whisper Comment Reloaded?
The plugins most like Whisper Comment Reloaded, 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 | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.5K |
| Author | Joshua Parker |
| First released | Sep 2, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 2, 2011 |
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