Comment Ban Manager vs Compassionate Comments (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, Compassionate Comments has a higher user rating (4/5 from 1 reviews) while Comment Ban Manager leads in active installations (10 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Comment Ban Manager has accumulated 2.7K+ total downloads while Compassionate Comments has 3.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Comment Ban Manager | Compassionate Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 1 |
| Active Installs | 10 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 2.7K+ | ► | 3.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 months ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2019 | |
| Age | 12 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 8.1+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.5 | 0.1 |
Rating
N/AComment Ban Manager
►Compassionate Comments4/5
Total Reviews
0Comment Ban Manager
►Compassionate Comments1
Active Installs
10Comment Ban Manager
◄Compassionate Comments0
Total Downloads
2.7K+Comment Ban Manager
►Compassionate Comments3.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AComment Ban Manager
Compassionate CommentsN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoComment Ban Manager
◄Compassionate Comments5 years ago
First Released
2014Comment Ban Manager
Compassionate Comments2019
Age
12 yearsComment Ban Manager
Compassionate Comments7 years
WP Requires
5.6+Comment Ban Manager
Compassionate Comments5.0+
PHP Requires
8.1+Comment Ban Manager
Compassionate Comments5.6+
Business Model
FreeComment Ban Manager
Compassionate CommentsFree
Latest Version
2.5Comment Ban Manager
Compassionate Comments0.1
Rating Breakdown
Comment Ban Manager
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Compassionate Comments
4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Comment Ban Manager or Compassionate Comments more popular?
Comment Ban Manager has 10 active installations while Compassionate Comments has 0. Comment Ban Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Comment Ban Manager or Compassionate Comments?
Comment Ban Manager has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Compassionate Comments has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Comment Ban Manager and Compassionate Comments free?
Comment Ban Manager is free and Compassionate Comments is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Comment Ban Manager or Compassionate Comments?
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 Ban Manager was last updated 9 months ago and Compassionate Comments was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.