Active installs
10K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1431
Peak #1417
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
108.6K
Days tracked
37
1 day▼ 1
7 days▼ 2
30 days▼ 1
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Cookies for Comments currently ranks #1431 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1417, first reached on Aug 20, 2026.
- The latest release, v0.5.5, shipped on Jun 4, 2019 (2,645 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #1431 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1432 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Donncha O Caoimh (a11n) |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.5.5 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2019-06-04 |
| Added to directory | 2008-03-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Sets a cookie on a random URL that is then checked when a comment is posted. If the cookie is missing the comment is marked as spam.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Cookies for Comments?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Cookies for Comments?
As of August 31, 2026, Cookies for Comments ranks #1431 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1417.
When was Cookies for Comments last updated?
Cookies for Comments was last updated on June 4, 2019 (version 0.5.5). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes Cookies for Comments?
Cookies for Comments is developed by Donncha O Caoimh (a11n). It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2008.
