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Always Allow Admin Comments

by Scott Reilly

 ·  Current rank #29454

Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#29454
Peak #29261
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
3.1K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Always Allow Admin Comments currently ranks #29454 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #29261, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
  • The latest release, v1.3.2, shipped on Oct 15, 2021 (1,758 days ago) — release #10 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.

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Details

AuthorScott Reilly
Current version1.3.2
Versions released10
Last updated2021-10-15
Added to directory2016-03-10
Requires WordPress4.6+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-07
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Description

Allow an admin user (when logged in) to always be able to comment on a post, even if comments are closed for the post.

Frequently asked questions

Is Always Allow Admin Comments a free plugin?

Yes — Always Allow Admin Comments is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Always Allow Admin Comments?

WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.

How popular is Always Allow Admin Comments?

As of August 8, 2026, Always Allow Admin Comments ranks #29454 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #29261.

When was Always Allow Admin Comments last updated?

Always Allow Admin Comments was last updated on October 15, 2021 (version 1.3.2). It has shipped 10 releases in total.

Who makes Always Allow Admin Comments?

Always Allow Admin Comments is developed by Scott Reilly. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2016.