Comment Moderator vs Moderate New Blogs (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, Moderate New Blogs has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Comment Moderator leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Comment Moderator has accumulated 9.9K+ total downloads while Moderate New Blogs has 5.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Comment Moderator | Moderate New Blogs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 9.9K+ | ◄ | 5.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2010 | |
| Age | 12 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.5+ | 4.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.9 | 4.6 |
Rating
3.7/5Comment Moderator
►Moderate New Blogs5/5
Total Reviews
3Comment Moderator
◄Moderate New Blogs1
Active Installs
100Comment Moderator
◄Moderate New Blogs10
Total Downloads
9.9K+Comment Moderator
◄Moderate New Blogs5.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AComment Moderator
Moderate New BlogsN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoComment Moderator
◄Moderate New Blogs9 years ago
First Released
2014Comment Moderator
Moderate New Blogs2010
Age
12 yearsComment Moderator
Moderate New Blogs16 years
WP Requires
4.5+Comment Moderator
Moderate New Blogs4.3+
PHP Requires
false+Comment Moderator
Moderate New Blogsfalse+
Business Model
FreeComment Moderator
Moderate New BlogsFree
Latest Version
1.3.9Comment Moderator
Moderate New Blogs4.6
Rating Breakdown
Comment Moderator
3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
0%
4
67%
3
33%
2
0%
1
0%
Moderate New Blogs
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Comment Moderator or Moderate New Blogs more popular?
Comment Moderator has 100 active installations while Moderate New Blogs has 10. Comment Moderator is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Comment Moderator or Moderate New Blogs?
Comment Moderator has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Moderate New Blogs has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Comment Moderator and Moderate New Blogs free?
Comment Moderator is free and Moderate New Blogs is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Comment Moderator or Moderate New Blogs?
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 Moderator was last updated 3 years ago and Moderate New Blogs was last updated 9 years ago.
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