Active installs
200+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#12783
Peak #12783
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
40.4K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Recent Comments currently ranks #12783 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v2.6.2.1, shipped on Sep 17, 2008 (6,533 days ago) — release #28 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | RobMarsh |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.6.2.1 |
| Versions released | 28 |
| Last updated | 2008-09-17 |
| Added to directory | 2008-03-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 1.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Displays a list of recent comments.
Frequently asked questions
Is Recent Comments a free plugin?
Yes — Recent Comments is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Recent Comments?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Recent Comments?
As of August 7, 2026, Recent Comments ranks #12783 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Recent Comments last updated?
Recent Comments was last updated on September 17, 2008 (version 2.6.2.1). It has shipped 28 releases in total.
Who makes Recent Comments?
Recent Comments is developed by RobMarsh. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2008.
