Instant Comment Validation vs Post Comment Validation (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Instant Comment Validation
4.8(5)
400 active installs
Free
Updated 10 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Post Comment Validation has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Instant Comment Validation leads in active installations (400 vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Instant Comment Validation has accumulated 8.0K+ total downloads while Post Comment Validation has 2.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Instant Comment Validation | Post Comment Validation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 8.0K+ | ◄ | 2.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2017 | |
| Age | 12 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.8/5Instant Comment Validation
►Post Comment Validation5/5
Total Reviews
5Instant Comment Validation
◄Post Comment Validation3
Active Installs
400Instant Comment Validation
◄Post Comment Validation100
Total Downloads
8.0K+Instant Comment Validation
◄Post Comment Validation2.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AInstant Comment Validation
Post Comment ValidationN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoInstant Comment Validation
►Post Comment Validation1 year ago
First Released
2014Instant Comment Validation
Post Comment Validation2017
Age
12 yearsInstant Comment Validation
Post Comment Validation9 years
WP Requires
2.8+Instant Comment Validation
Post Comment Validationfalse+
PHP Requires
false+Instant Comment Validation
Post Comment Validationfalse+
Business Model
FreeInstant Comment Validation
Post Comment ValidationFree
Latest Version
1.1.0Instant Comment Validation
Post Comment Validation1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Instant Comment Validation
4.8/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
20%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Post Comment Validation
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Instant Comment Validation or Post Comment Validation more popular?
Instant Comment Validation has 400 active installations while Post Comment Validation has 100. Instant Comment Validation is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Instant Comment Validation or Post Comment Validation?
Instant Comment Validation has a 4.8/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Post Comment Validation has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Instant Comment Validation and Post Comment Validation free?
Instant Comment Validation is free and Post Comment Validation is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Instant Comment Validation or Post Comment Validation?
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?
Instant Comment Validation was last updated 10 years ago and Post Comment Validation was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.