Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Cookies for Comments currently ranks #1546 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1417, first reached on Aug 20, 2026.
- It is averaging 19 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 38% versus the month before (14/day).
- The latest release, v0.5.5, shipped on Jun 4, 2019 (2,692 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1546 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1418 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 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
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 14 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20 |
| 2026-08-31 | 14 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5 |
| 2026-06-30 | 5 |
| 2026-05-31 | 9 |
| 2026-04-30 | 13 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 5 |
| 2026-01-31 | 9 |
| 2025-12-31 | 5 |
| 2025-11-30 | 6 |
| 2025-10-31 | 8 |
| 2025-09-30 | 9 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Donncha O Caoimh (a11n) |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.5.5 |
| 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 October 16, 2026, Cookies for Comments ranks #1546 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.
