Comment Moderator vs Moderate Trackbacks (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 Trackbacks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Comment Moderator leads in active installations (100 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Comment Moderator has accumulated 9.9K+ total downloads while Moderate Trackbacks has 3.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Comment Moderator | Moderate Trackbacks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 9.9K+ | ◄ | 3.4K+ |
| 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 | 1.21 |
Rating
3.7/5Comment Moderator
►Moderate Trackbacks5/5
Total Reviews
3Comment Moderator
◄Moderate Trackbacks1
Active Installs
100Comment Moderator
◄Moderate Trackbacks30
Total Downloads
9.9K+Comment Moderator
◄Moderate Trackbacks3.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AComment Moderator
Moderate TrackbacksN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoComment Moderator
◄Moderate Trackbacks15 years ago
First Released
2014Comment Moderator
Moderate Trackbacks2005
Age
12 yearsComment Moderator
Moderate Trackbacks21 years
WP Requires
4.5+Comment Moderator
Moderate Trackbacksfalse+
PHP Requires
false+Comment Moderator
Moderate Trackbacksfalse+
Business Model
FreeComment Moderator
Moderate TrackbacksFree
Latest Version
1.3.9Comment Moderator
Moderate Trackbacks1.21
Rating Breakdown
Comment Moderator
3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
0%
4
67%
3
33%
2
0%
1
0%
Moderate Trackbacks
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Comment Moderator or Moderate Trackbacks more popular?
Comment Moderator has 100 active installations while Moderate Trackbacks has 30. Comment Moderator is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Comment Moderator or Moderate Trackbacks?
Comment Moderator has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Moderate Trackbacks has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Comment Moderator and Moderate Trackbacks free?
Comment Moderator is free and Moderate Trackbacks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Comment Moderator or Moderate Trackbacks?
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 Trackbacks was last updated 15 years ago.
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