Ghost vs Ghost Comment Manager (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, Ghost has a higher user rating (3.6/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Ghost has accumulated 42K+ total downloads while Ghost Comment Manager has 230.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Ghost | Ghost Comment Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 42K+ | ◄ | 230 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 5 months ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2025 | |
| Age | 13 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 4.2.0+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.0 | 0.1.5 |
Rating
3.6/5Ghost
◄Ghost Comment ManagerN/A
Total Reviews
7Ghost
◄Ghost Comment Manager0
Active Installs
600Ghost
◄Ghost Comment Manager20
Total Downloads
42K+Ghost
◄Ghost Comment Manager230
Support Resolution
N/AGhost
Ghost Comment ManagerN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoGhost
►Ghost Comment Manager5 months ago
First Released
2013Ghost
Ghost Comment Manager2025
Age
13 yearsGhost
Ghost Comment Manager1 year
WP Requires
4.2.0+Ghost
Ghost Comment Manager6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Ghost
Ghost Comment Manager7.4+
Business Model
FreeGhost
Ghost Comment ManagerFree
Latest Version
1.6.0Ghost
Ghost Comment Manager0.1.5
Rating Breakdown
Ghost
3.6/5(7 reviews)
5
57%
4
0%
3
14%
2
0%
1
29%
Ghost Comment Manager
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ghost or Ghost Comment Manager more popular?
Ghost has 600 active installations while Ghost Comment Manager has 20. Ghost is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Ghost or Ghost Comment Manager?
Ghost has a 3.6/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Ghost Comment Manager has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Ghost and Ghost Comment Manager free?
Ghost is free and Ghost Comment Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Ghost or Ghost Comment Manager?
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?
Ghost was last updated 1 year ago and Ghost Comment Manager was last updated 5 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.