Yes, CommentRefs is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use CommentRefs?

CommentRefs has 0 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

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Does CommentRefs work with the latest WordPress?

CommentRefs has been tested up to WordPress 4.9.29. It requires WordPress 3.5+ and PHP false+.

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CommentRefs

Name: CommentRefs
Author: Kimsea Sok

Build bigger community and inspire more reading by reward the commentator a link to their recent post.

By Kimsea Sok·Spam·Free

·0 active installs·Updated 7 years ago

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As of April 2026, CommentRefs is a WordPress spam plugin with 0 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.8K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.5+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2018. Last updated 7 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection.

0/5Rating

0active installs

2.8K+total downloads

8 yearssince 2018

Overview

CommentRef was inspired by CommentLuv after it leaked of update.

The plugin provides awesome features that help with building bigger blogging community, engage more reading, and generating more leads to your blog. CommentRef adds a link to a recent post of the commentators to encourage more reading and commenting. It is brillant ways to provides more useful resources on your blog.

Major features in CommentRefs includes: