WPML comment merging
v1.3by CodingFabian · updated 15 years ago
This plugin merges comments from all WPML translations of the posts and pages, so that they all are displayed on each other.
- Rank
- #16,562
- Up79 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 115
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.3K
- 6,304 all-time
- Rating
- 2.5/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WPML comment merging at a glance
WPML comment merging is a WordPress plugin by CodingFabian with 100+ active installs, the #16,562 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 2.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.3 came out on Feb 7, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 74 plugins tagged “i18n”, it ranks #17. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats80 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WPML comment merging |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 115 · +0.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 115 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 114 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 114 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 114 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 113 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 113 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 114 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 113 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 113 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 114 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 114 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 115 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 114 |
Rank over time
#16,562 · up 114 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #16,562 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,641 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,656 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,575 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,649 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,692 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,675 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,661 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,720 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,693 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,629 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,702 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,689 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,676 |
Growth %
Average +0.07% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.88% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.89% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.88% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.89% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.88% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.87% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.88% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| 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.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
2.5★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 3, 2010
- Last updated
- Feb 7, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WPML comment merging
How many websites use WPML comment merging?
WPML comment merging 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 #16,562 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WPML comment merging been downloaded?
6,304 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was WPML comment merging last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Feb 7, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is WPML comment merging compatible with the latest WordPress?
WPML comment merging’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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 WPML comment merging 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 WPML comment merging have?
2.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WPML comment merging?
The plugins most like WPML comment merging, by the tags they share, are Loco Translate (1M+), WPML Multilingual for BuddyPress and BuddyBoss (6K+) and Translate WordPress with GTranslate (900K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.5
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 115 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 2.5 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 6.3K |
| Author | CodingFabian |
| First released | Jul 3, 2010 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 7, 2011 |
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