Comment Moderator vs Moderate Pingbacks (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 Moderator has a higher user rating (3.7/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Comment Moderator has accumulated 9.9K+ total downloads while Moderate Pingbacks has 3.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Comment Moderator | Moderate Pingbacks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 9.9K+ | ◄ | 3.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2005 | |
| Age | 12 years | 21 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.5+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.9 | 1.22 |
Rating
3.7/5Comment Moderator
◄Moderate PingbacksN/A
Total Reviews
3Comment Moderator
◄Moderate Pingbacks0
Active Installs
100Comment Moderator
◄Moderate Pingbacks50
Total Downloads
9.9K+Comment Moderator
◄Moderate Pingbacks3.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AComment Moderator
Moderate PingbacksN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoComment Moderator
◄Moderate Pingbacks15 years ago
First Released
2014Comment Moderator
Moderate Pingbacks2005
Age
12 yearsComment Moderator
Moderate Pingbacks21 years
WP Requires
4.5+Comment Moderator
Moderate Pingbacksfalse+
PHP Requires
false+Comment Moderator
Moderate Pingbacksfalse+
Business Model
FreeComment Moderator
Moderate PingbacksFree
Latest Version
1.3.9Comment Moderator
Moderate Pingbacks1.22
Rating Breakdown
Comment Moderator
3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
0%
4
67%
3
33%
2
0%
1
0%
Moderate Pingbacks
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Comment Moderator or Moderate Pingbacks more popular?
Comment Moderator has 100 active installations while Moderate Pingbacks has 50. Comment Moderator is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Comment Moderator or Moderate Pingbacks?
Comment Moderator has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Moderate Pingbacks has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Comment Moderator and Moderate Pingbacks free?
Comment Moderator is free and Moderate Pingbacks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Comment Moderator or Moderate Pingbacks?
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 Pingbacks was last updated 15 years ago.
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