Comment Approved vs Role Approved Comment (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Comment Approved has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 14 reviews) and leads in active installations (500 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Comment Approved has accumulated 21K+ total downloads while Role Approved Comment has 2.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Comment Approved | Role Approved Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 14 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 21K+ | ◄ | 2.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 years ago | ◄ | 16 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Age | 12 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 2.0.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.6/5Comment Approved
◄Role Approved CommentN/A
Total Reviews
14Comment Approved
◄Role Approved Comment0
Active Installs
500Comment Approved
◄Role Approved Comment10
Total Downloads
21K+Comment Approved
◄Role Approved Comment2.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AComment Approved
Role Approved CommentN/A
Last Updated
7 years agoComment Approved
◄Role Approved Comment16 years ago
First Released
2014Comment Approved
Role Approved Comment2009
Age
12 yearsComment Approved
Role Approved Comment17 years
WP Requires
3.0+Comment Approved
Role Approved Comment2.0.2+
PHP Requires
false+Comment Approved
Role Approved Commentfalse+
Business Model
FreeComment Approved
Role Approved CommentFree
Latest Version
1.6.1Comment Approved
Role Approved Comment1.0
Rating Breakdown
Comment Approved
4.6/5(14 reviews)
5
86%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
7%
Role Approved Comment
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Comment Approved or Role Approved Comment more popular?
Comment Approved has 500 active installations while Role Approved Comment has 10. Comment Approved is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Comment Approved or Role Approved Comment?
Comment Approved has a 4.6/5 rating from 14 reviews, while Role Approved Comment has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Comment Approved and Role Approved Comment free?
Comment Approved is free and Role Approved Comment is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Comment Approved or Role Approved Comment?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Comment Approved was last updated 7 years ago and Role Approved Comment was last updated 16 years ago.
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