Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Featured Comments currently ranks #23618 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #23377, first reached on Aug 12, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.6, shipped on Oct 10, 2016 (3,661 days ago) — release #12 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #23618 |
| 2026-09-30 | #24150 |
| 2026-08-31 | #24031 |
| 2026-07-31 | #23517 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 30 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-29 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-29 | 2 |
| 2025-08-30 | 1 |
| 2025-07-31 | 2 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1 |
| 2025-05-31 | 2 |
| 2025-04-30 | 2 |
| 2025-03-30 | 1 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1 |
| 2025-01-31 | 2 |
| 2024-12-31 | 16 |
| 2024-11-30 | 2 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2 |
| 2024-08-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Syed Balkhi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.6 |
| Versions released | 12 |
| Last updated | 2016-10-10 |
| Added to directory | 2010-01-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Lets the admin add "featured" or "buried" css class to selected comments. Handy to highlight comments that add value to your post.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Featured Comments?
WordPress.org reports 30+ active installs.
How popular is Featured Comments?
As of October 19, 2026, Featured Comments ranks #23618 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #23377.
When was Featured Comments last updated?
Featured Comments was last updated on October 10, 2016 (version 1.2.6). It has shipped 12 releases in total.
Who makes Featured Comments?
Featured Comments is developed by Syed Balkhi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2010.
