Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Comment Referrers currently ranks #17442 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #17331, first reached on Oct 11, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 80+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v0.2, shipped on Dec 9, 2016 (3,599 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #17442 |
| 2026-09-30 | #18223 |
| 2026-08-31 | #18358 |
| 2026-07-31 | #17750 |
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 | 80 |
| 2026-09-30 | 70 |
| 2026-08-31 | 70 |
| 2026-07-31 | 80 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 3 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Donncha O Caoimh (a11n) |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.2 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2016-12-09 |
| Added to directory | 2008-03-06 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds the referrering link from which a commenting user came from to comment notifications.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Comment Referrers?
WordPress.org reports 80+ active installs.
How popular is Comment Referrers?
As of October 17, 2026, Comment Referrers ranks #17442 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #17331.
When was Comment Referrers last updated?
Comment Referrers was last updated on December 9, 2016 (version 0.2). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Comment Referrers?
Comment Referrers is developed by Donncha O Caoimh (a11n). It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2008.
