Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Comment Probation currently ranks #21341 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #21284, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 40+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v0.1, shipped on May 31, 2012 (5,253 days ago).
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #21341 |
| 2026-09-30 | #21533 |
| 2026-08-31 | #21351 |
| 2026-07-31 | #21354 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 40 |
| 2026-09-30 | 40 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 7 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-29 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-29 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Andrew Nacin |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.1 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2012-05-31 |
| Added to directory | 2012-05-31 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Comment Probation allows you to require moderation for a future comment by a comment author, rather than having the comment be automatically approved.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Comment Probation?
WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs.
How popular is Comment Probation?
As of October 17, 2026, Comment Probation ranks #21341 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #21284.
When was Comment Probation last updated?
Comment Probation was last updated on May 31, 2012 (version 0.1).
Who makes Comment Probation?
Comment Probation is developed by Andrew Nacin. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2012.
